1、______, the students in Shiyan High School do about 3000 meters every day, ______ their parents may do far more than that.
A.In theory; but B.On average; while
C.In particular; when D.In response; where
2、---------John went to the hospital alone.
---------If he_______ me about it, I would have gone with him.
A.should tell
B.tells
C.told
D.had told
3、We _____ the problem for quite a long time, but we _____ any conclusion yet.
A.had discussed; haven’t reached
B.discussed; haven’t reached
C.have been discussing; haven’t reached
D.have discussed; haven’t been reaching
4、It is very kind ________ you________ help me with the homework.
A.of; for
B.of; to
C.for; to
D.for; for
5、Several problems _______ when the meeting was over.
A.remained solving
B.remained to solve
C.remained to be solved
D.remained solve
6、As the problem has been ________, appropriate action can be taken.
A.ruined
B.sustained
C.identified
D.eradicated
7、Actively involve yourself in voluntary work and you will see what a(an) ________ it will make to your future life.
A.influence B.contribution C.difference D.variety
8、Suddenly, a man driving a motor car _______ the girl’s bag and took it away, ______ into the darkness.
A. seizing , disappeared B. seized, disappeared
C. seizing, disappearing D. seized, disappearing
9、There is an increasing demand for organic _________, since it is highly recommended by many nutritionists.
A. production B. produce
C. product D. producer
10、These problems_______by them the whole morning yesterday.
A.were being discussed
B.were discussed
C.have been discussed
D.have been discussing
11、In Thailand, the normal greeting is a slight bow with the hands _____ together.
A.to press B.pressing C.pressed D.being pressed
12、Fortunately, someone called the fire department ________ the fire broke out.
A.instantly
B.the instantly
C.instant
D.an instant
13、My sister was against my suggestion while my brother was _____ it.
A. in honor of B. in memory of
C. in favour of D. in search of
14、—Why! I couldn’t get you on the phone this morning.
—We ________ tennis in the yard when you phoned me.
A. could be playing
B. must be playing
C. must have been playing
D. should have played
15、It was funny that he should have told such a funny story made everyone present burst into laughter.
A. as B. that
C. which D. what
16、________ to ________ the nature reserve, the local people prevented the construction workers from entering their villages.
A. Opposing; developing B. Opposed; developing
C. Opposing; develop D. Opposed; develop
17、_______ the meeting gave us a great deal of encouragement last night.
A. The headmaster attending
B. The headmaster attended
C. The headmaster’s attending
D. The headmaster’s attended
18、Before driving into the city, you are required to get your car_______。
A.washed
B.wash
C.washing
D.to wash
19、Currently, women ________ many more roles than those who lived in the past, say, in family, in work and society, which lay a lot of pressure on them.
A.depend on
B.call on
C.work on
D.take on
20、Please remain ________ until the plane has come to a complete stop.
A.to seat
B.seating
C.seated
D.seat
21、With his eyes _________ on the family album, he thought of the fun he had when he lived with his parents.
A.fixing
B.fixed
C.to be fixed
D.being fixed
22、Please stay ________ until the bus has stopped.
A.seated
B.seating
C.seat
D.to seat
23、Stability(稳定) is _______ to the economic development and people’s life.
A.convenient
B.available
C.essential
D.enthusiastic
24、—Do you have your windows________ every month?
—Not always. Sometimes I clean them myself.
A.cleaning
B.to clean
C.cleaned
D.having cleaned
25、Some students think they enjoy reading just out of interest, but others argue that a better score is their main ________.
A.recognition
B.attraction
C.occupation
D.motivation
26、For centuries, medical pioneers have refined a variety of methods and medicines to treat sickness, injury, and disability, enabling people to live longer and healthier lives.
“A salamander (a small lizard-like animal) can grow back its leg. Why can't a human do the same?” asked Peruvian-born surgeon Dr. Anthony Atala in a recent interview. The question, a reference to work aiming to grow new limbs for wounded soldiers, captures the inventive spirit of regenerative medicine. This innovative field seeks to provide patients with replacement body parts. These parts are not made of steel; they are the real things - living cells, tissue, and even organs.
The field of regenerative medicine builds on work conducted in the early twentieth century with the first successful transplants (移植) of donated human soft tissue and bone. However, donor organs are not always the best option. First of all, they are in short supply, and many people die while waiting for an available organ; in the United States alone, more than 100, 000 people are waiting for organ transplants. Secondly, a patient's body may ultimately reject the transplanted donor organ. An advantage of regenerative medicine is that the tissues are grown from a patient's own cells and will not be rejected by the body's immune system.
Today, several labs are working to create bio-artificial body parts. Scientists at Columbia and Yale Universities have grown a jawbone and a lung. At the University of Minnesota, Doris Taylor has created a beating bio-artificial rat heart. Dr. Atala's medical team has reported long-term success with bioengineered bladders implanted into young patients with spina bifida (脊柱裂). And at the University of Michigan, H. David Humes has created an artificial kidney.
So far, the kidney procedure has only been used successfully with sheep, but there is hope that one day similar kidney will be implantable in a human patient. The continuing research of scientists such as these may eventually make donor organs unnecessary and, as a result, significantly increase individuals' chances of survival.
【1】What does the underlined word “regenerative” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.reproduced
B.replaced
C.recovered
D.reviewed
【2】Why are donor organs not the best choice for patients?
A.Because there are not enough donor organs and patients' bodies may reject them
B.Because donor organs are too expensive and patients can't afford them
C.Because some patients are in such a serious situation that they can't stand an operation
D.Because donors themselves may have some kinds of illness and may pass it to the receivers
【3】How does the author prove that many labs are exploring the regenerative medicine?
A.By giving data
B.By comparing effects
C.By giving examples
D.By showing different ideas
【4】What is the writer's attitude towards regenerative medicine?
A.Negative
B.Doubtful
C.Indifferent
D.Hopeful
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A.small size
B.smart timer
C.educational app
D.three brushing modes
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A.Platinum Sonic
B.IONPA DM
C.AquaSonic
D.IONPA DH
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A.share a technology
B.promote the products
C.compare the brushes
D.introduce a coupon code
28、Technological change is everywhere and affects every aspect of life, mostly for the better. However, social changes brought about by new technology are often mistaken for a change in attitudes.
An example at hand is the involvement of parents in the lives of their children who are attending college. Surveys on this topic suggests that parents today continue to be “very” or “somewhat” overly-protective even after their children move into college dormitories. The same surveys also indicate that the rate of parental involvement is greater today than it was a generation ago. This is usually interpreted as a sign that today’s parents are trying to manage their children’s lives past the point where this behavior is appropriate.
However, greater parental involvement does not necessarily indicate that parents are failing to let go of their “adult” children.
In the context (背景) of this discussion, it seems valuable to first find out the cause of change in the case of parents’ involvement with their grown children. If parents of earlier generations had wanted to be in touch with their college-age children frequently, would this have been possible? Probably not. On the other hand, does the possibility of frequent communication today mean that the urge to do so wasn’t present a generation ago? Many studies show that older parents—today’s grandparents—would have called their children more often if the means and cost of doing so had not been a barrier.
Furthermore, studies show that finances are the most frequent subject of communication between parents and their college children. The fact that college students are financially dependent on their parents is nothing new; nor are requests for more money to be sent from home. This phenomenon is neither good nor bad; it is a fact of college life, today and in the past.
Thanks to the advanced technology, we live in an age of bettered communication. This has many implications well beyond the role that parents seem to play in the lives of their children who have left for college. But it is useful to bear in mind that all such changes come from the technology and not some imagined desire by parents to keep their children under their wings.
【1】The surveys inform us of ________.
A.the development of technology
B.the changes of adult children’s behavior
C.the parents’ over-protection of their college children
D.the means and expenses of students’ communication
【2】The writer believes that ________.
A.parents today are more protective than those in the past
B.the disadvantages of new technology outweigh its advantages
C.technology explains greater involvement with their children
D.parents’ changed attitudes lead to college children’s delayed independence
【3】What is the best title for the passage?
A.Technology or Attitude?
B.Dependence or Independence?
C.Family Influences or Social Changes?
D.College Management or Communication Advancement?
29、 To give you a helping hand, we’ve put together a guide to the best Halloween theme park events in the UK this year, which run from Oct 15 until Nov 2. Check out our top picks below.
Paulton’s Park Happy Halloween
This theme park’s Peppa Pig World will be transformed with Halloween decorations, not to mention that Peppa and George will be in their best costumes and heading out to meet guests. There will be plenty of fun activities and special events throughout the park too, including a live performance filled with music. Tickets are £35.75 per person.
Drayton Manor Park
This park’s Thomas Land will boast some fun decorations, and the rides will offer plenty of thrills for little terrors! Be sure to book in advance to take advantage of our great value: for £90 offer for families. Otherwise, tickets for people aged 12-59 cost £39.50, and tickets for those aged 4-11 and 60+ cost £29.5 when booked online the same day.
Legoland Windsor’s Brick
At the Legoland’s Brick Show, guests can expect “songs from the supernatural and dazzling dances guaranteed to get everyone in the Halloween spirit”. Other highlights will include fancy dress competitions for kids, special trails and heaps of fun decorations around the park. Tickets start from £33 when booked online, which include access to the theme park’s rides and attractions.
Chessington Adventures Resort
New for the year will be the Forgotten Forest, an enchanting adventure with special characters. You may also want to check out the park’s terrifying rollercoasters, as well as the Creepy Caves. Tickets from £29.50 when booked 5+ days in advance.
【1】What can visitors do in Paulton’s Park during the Halloween season?
A.Take pictures with Peppa and George.
B.Enjoy the Legoland’s Brick Show.
C.Have a thrilling trip in Thomas Land.
D.Ride on the terrifying rollercoasters.
【2】By pre-booking for Drayton Manor Park, a couple and their 10-year-old twin boys should pay ________.
A.£90.
B.£118.
C.£138.
D.£143.
【3】Where should visitors go if they want to take part in fancy dress competitions?
A.Paulton’s Park.
B.Drayton Manor Park.
C.Legoland Windsor’s Brick.
D.Chessington Adventures Resort.
30、It was a dark night. Thick, dark, gray clouds had made sure that there was no starlight or moonlight to ________ me as I walked out of my porch (门厅). Still, I kept the porch light off because I didn’t want to be ________ by bugs and moths (飞蛾) on this sticky ________ evening. I stood there for a while letting my eyes adjust to the lack of ________.
It was then, though, that I saw them. First one blink of light at the far end of the ________ followed by another and then another. I ________. I recognized them at once as my firefly (萤火虫) friends, my lightning bug buddies who always ________ this time of the year.
When I was little I used to sit in the grass and watch them ________ fly around blinking on and off. I never ________ and put one in a jar as some kids did because I never wanted to hurt these messengers of light. Their time on this earth was so ________ as it was. I tried to enjoy them each night they were here. It always ________ me when they disappeared in the fall and it always made my heart ________ when they reappeared the next summer.
We are like them in a lot of ways. Our ________ here on earth is brief. Often our light of love is more like on and off blinks rather than a ________ shine. Still, we do our best to share it and take ________ in knowing that others will be shining their light long after we are gone.
【1】
A.show
B.greet
C.please
D.promise
【2】
A.frightened
B.accompanied
C.shined
D.troubled
【3】
A.summer
B.winter
C.spring
D.fall
【4】
A.heat
B.water
C.light
D.air
【5】
A.porch
B.room
C.grassland
D.roof
【6】
A.frowned
B.cried
C.smiled
D.sighed
【7】
A.went out
B.gave out
C.settled down
D.showed up
【8】
A.fearfully
B.cautiously
C.nervously
D.slowly
【9】
A.saw
B.hit
C.caught
D.got
【10】
A.hard
B.terrible
C.useful
D.brief
【11】
A.depressed
B.surprised
C.confused
D.excited
【12】
A.beat
B.sing
C.move
D.tremble
【13】
A.hope
B.memory
C.mind
D.life.
【14】
A.beautiful
B.steady
C.bright
D.clear
【15】
A.pride
B.comfort
C.action
D.interest
31、根据课文内容,在空白处填入所缺的单词。
Perhaps no other scientist has had a greater impact 【1】 China’s aerospace science than Qian Xuesen. 【2】 by the authors of the Story of Qian Xuesen as a man with “great scientific thought and scientific spirit” who was 【3】 and served his homeland with effort, achievement, and 【4】, Qian was an 【5】 well-respected man.
32、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Ordinary things on an ordinary night. I wander into the kids’ room. My son, Taylor, 4 years old, sleeps, and I pull the covers around him and kiss his forehead. I walk downstairs to check the hearth (壁炉). The fire is almost out. A thin veil of smoke hangs in the air. I climb upstairs and fall back into bed, but an hour later, panic wakes me. I stand in the kids’ room. The house seems smokier than it did before, but how can that be when the fire burned out hours ago? I crack a window, return to bed, and fall into a dead sleep.
Suddenly, I hear screams. It’s my husband, Troy. “Mary! Get out of the house!”
Hearing the panic in his voice, I sit upright. I run to the bedroom door and swing it open, and I am blown back, knocked to the floor. Searing (灼人的) heat and black smoke surround me, burning my skin. I gasp for breath and crawl across the floor, shielding my mouth and nose.
Without knowing how, I have Taylor in my arms and am at his bedroom window. When I open it, ashes and smoke blow through as the heat is pulled toward us. There’s fire behind me, a 9-meter drop to concrete (混凝土) below.
Troy shouts from another window, “Hold on! I’m coming—I’m gonna jump!” Then the sickening sound of bones against concrete. I scream his name, but he doesn’t respond. I start to cry, but there is no time for panic.
I lower Taylor out his window as far as my arms will stretch so he can breathe. I hold only his tiny hands, his body dangling (晃荡). I am in the center of the firestorm. I choke, spitting out black ashes. Blisters rise on the backs of my legs; the pain becomes unbearable. I have to do something. But there is no grass below, no trees or bushes.
Paragraph 1:
My brain searches for options.
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Paragraph 2:
At that very moment, Troy shouts, “Drop him! I’m here!”
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