1、--- Have you ever climbed a mountain with someone as young as Jordan?
--- No, I _________.
A.didn’t
B.haven’t
C.wasn’t
D.hadn’t
2、Tom was very anxious for the coming exam and told me worriedly, “______, I suppose I’m frightened of failing.”
A. On the way B. In a way
C. In the way D. By the way
3、The students left the room ________ all the lights on.
A.for B.with C.while D.when
4、______, mobile phones are playing an important role in modern life.
A.As long as it is known
B.What is known to all
C.Since it is known
D.As is known to all
5、Burning with an ambition he had nursed _____ his own orchestra, the young man never came to terms with his disability.
A.to lead B.having led
C.will lead D.would have led
6、Rather than ______ everything to the last minute, he always prefers to start early.
A.to leave
B.leaving
C.leave
D.have left
7、—______ has made our city Dalian ______ she is today?
—It is the Party’s policy that has made it take on a new look.
A.What; what
B.That; what
C.There; so
D.That; that
8、She is so keen on using filters to beautify her selfies that she looks as if she________ten years younger.
A.was
B.is
C.has been
D.were
9、The boy was so ________ about Net games that he played online over ten hours every day.
A.interested B.crazy C.pleased D.puzzled
10、— How is your son getting on with his studies in the UK?
— Everything goes well except that he can’t ______ to the pace of life there.
A. adapt B. appeal C. attach D. apply
11、The company wants to _______ its leading position in business.
A.maintain B.leave C.recognize D.balance
12、Could you tell me how long ______ the navy?
A. you have joined B. have you joined
C. you have been in D. have you been in
13、Bob and John are able to talk openly to one another whenever either of them hurt.
A. feel B. are feeling
C. feels D. was feeling
14、I remember on the first day of my senior high ______ I was asked to introduce myself to the class.
A.when
B.why
C.which
D.where
15、The main reason for the great success of the film is _____ it brings back the happy memories of our childhood.
A. that B. whether C. where D. why
16、I was sleepy, so I shook my head and tried what I was doing.
A. to look forward to B. focusing on
C. to concentrate on D. devoting to
17、Throughout my life I’ve had my brother trying to beat me everyhing, which has been an ______ positive force for me.
A.entire B.individually C.enormously D.odd
18、All through the morning, Mary did nothing but______ on the sofa, watching TV.
A. to sit B. sitting
C. sit D. sat
19、—Would you like to go and see the film with me tonight?
—Thank you, but I________it already.
A.saw
B.have seen
C.see
D.will see
20、There was a time _________, if a lady got onto a crowded bus or train, a gentleman would stand up and offer her his seat.
A.while
B.as
C.when
D.until
21、The reason for his success is ______ he worked very hard.
A. that B. why C. whether D. How
22、It is so wet there that the trees are extremely tall, some ________ over 90 meters.
A.measured
B.measuring
C.measures
D.is measured
23、We didn’t plan our art exhibition like that but it ________very well.
A.worked out
B.tried out
C.went on
D.carried on
24、The student made great progress _________the help of his teachers and classmates.
A.rather than
B.thanks to
C.with the hope of
D.in addition
25、The girl fell off the horse while riding.________, her leg was broken.
A.First of all
B.From now on
C.As a result
D.In the way
26、Many people agree that our lives have been changed by the Internet, but I have recently realized that I spend nearly my entire day online!
【1】 I usually have messages from friends or family, and I always reply right away. Then I open my favourite online radio station and listen to music while I get ready for school. While I’m eating breakfast, I often read news articles online. On my way to school, I usually wear my earphones so I can listen to an English podcast (播客) with interesting talks about many different topics. 【2】
After lunch, I like to check some online forums (论坛) on topics I’m interested in, such as pop music and TV shows. I read the updated posts from other forum members and post my own thoughts. 【3】 It’s also a good way to connect with others who share the same interests as me. On the way home from school, I almost always use one of the many learning apps on my phone.
After dinner, I start my homework, and that often means going online to do research. My history teacher, my Chinese literature teacher, and my English teacher all often give homework. 【4】 So I’m nearly always online in the evening, reading online resources for my homework.
My final thing to do every day is to listen to an audio (录音的) book online before I go to sleep!【5】 Reading books is a great way to fall asleep. However, I don’t like to look at a screen just before bedtime, so audio books are the perfect thing for me.
A.I finish my homework before 9:00 p.m.
B.Sometimes I like to read an online book.
C.I think they will be helpful to other people.
D.It’s a good way to improve my English listening.
E.I listen especially on days when English is the first lesson.
F.And they require me to go online and look up information.
G.In the morning, I wake up and immediately check my messages.
27、Schoolchildren spend most of their time surrounded by their peers (同龄人). They spend a lot more time with classmates, teammates and fellow club members than with adults in their lives. Peer pressure can have a huge influence on the lives of children in grades two through twelve.
From birth through age six, the family shapes a child’s sense of identity (个性). Parents and brothers and sisters affect (影响) a child’s likes, dislikes, tastes in clothing, food and music and, perhaps most importantly, values. Once children enter school, they form connections to the larger group of their peers. This group brings new ideas and experiences. Peer pressure happens when a student’s actions are influenced by this group. The “pressure” happens when peers suggest or demand actions different from the child’s normal behavior and values.
Peer pressure leads to some disturbing negative (消极的) behavior in schoolchildren. In the USA, about 75% of high school students have tried alcohol (酒) offered by their friends in middle or high school. According to a survey, students felt pressured by their peers between 35 and 49% of the time. The power of peer pressure can result from a schoolchild’s growing desire to fit into a group.
Thankfully, peer pressure can also be positive (积极的). For example, wanting to join an athletic group of friends may force a student who has been sitting for a long time to try out for the soccer team. In a survey on peer pressure, 51% of teenagers felt that peer pressure was sometimes positive. One teenager responded, “Sometimes it can help you gain confidence.” Other examples of positive peer pressure include students encouraging a classmate to run for school president, or friends suggesting that that a talented peer try out for a talent show.
【1】What leads to schoolchildren’s peer pressure?
A.The identity shaped by their family.
B.The connections with their classmates.
C.The childhood experiences with their friends.
D.The differences in their behavior and values.
【2】Why do some schoolchildren behave negatively under peer pressure?
A.To kill their boring time.
B.To fit into a peer group.
C.To help gain confidence
D.To improve social skills.
【3】What does the author think of peer pressure?
A.Peer pressure does more harm than good
B.Peer pressure is very good for schoolchildren’s growth.
C.Peer pressure is not necessarily bad for schoolchildren.
D.Peer pressure plays an important role in shaping a child’s values.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A.Why schoolchildren turn out the way they do
B.Ways to help schoolchildren deal with peer pressure
C.Peer pressure highly influences schoolchildren
D.How to improve schoolchildren’s behavior and values
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·Nashville
Nashville is the capital of the state as well as the capital of country music. Nicknamed “Music City”, Nashville is where many of the most legendary performers got their start.
Things to do
There are many amazing activities to enjoy in Nashville. For country music lovers, there truly is nothing better than watching a show at the legendary Grand Ole Opry.
·Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg
Home to the Great Smoky Mountains, the Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg area of Tennessee is a must-see. This beautiful region is filled with natural wonders and amazing shows.
Things to do
The Smokies are known for the entertainment offered within its shadow! Be sure to head out to beloved dinner shows in Pigeon Forge such as Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Show, Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show, and the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster.
·San Antonio
Home to rich Texan and American history, San Antonio is a great place to visit for a combination of history and modern attractions.
Things to do
Whether you want to get in some thrills at SeaWorld or see the shops, restaurants and entertainment of the Riverwalk on the Go Rio San Antonio Riverwalk Cruise, your trip to San Antonio will be a blast.
【1】Who would most probably want to take a trip to Nashville?
A.Those who like hiking.
B.Those who are into country music.
C.Those who love Texan history.
D.Those who like oceans and beaches.
【2】Which is an ideal destination for people who are fond of watching dinner shows?
A.Nashville.
B.Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg.
C.San Antonio.
D.Myrtle Beach.
【3】Where are you most likely to read this article?
A.In a book review.
B.In a travel journal.
C.In a social magazine.
D.In a travel agency website.
29、Sometimes your parents might ask you to write thank-you notes to people but you might not want to do it. However, writing thank-you notes can not only make you feel good but also make the person getting the note feel good.
Amit Kumar is a professor at the University of Texas. He worked with Nicholas Epley to do experiments to see why people hesitate to send thank-you notes. They also studied the reactions of people who received the notes.
Kumar and Epley asked students in business classes to write a letter of thanks to another person. And then they asked both the writers and the receivers how the letter made them feel.
As a result, they found that writing the letter was a good experience for the writers. It improved their mood right afterward though the writers only thought the letter would be embarrassing for someone who got a letter of thanks. However, that was not the case.
The writer worried about what to say and how to say it. However, Kumar says, the receivers did not care much about whether writers got the words right. Those who got letters felt really good.And they didn’t really feel embarrassed at all.
“When you are a receiver, you focus on the warmth,” Kumar says. The receivers considered the feelings on the letters while the writers only tried their best to make sure their writing was correct.
In general, most people don’t always realize that thank-you notes make others feel good. If they knew, things might change. “They would do it more often,” Kumar says.
Kumar thinks that this study is a good reminder. It shows that small things can have an effect. Writing a thank-you note is a simple thing. Still, it can make a big difference. We feel good when we do nice things for others.
【1】What’s the purpose of Kumar and Epley’s experiment?
A.To advise us to thank our parents.
B.To see thank-you notes’ influence.
C.To get children close to their parents.
D.To prove letters are the best to show our thanks.
【2】What do writers care about when writing thank-you notes?
A.Their writing skills.
B.Receivers’ feelings.
C.Receivers’ warmth.
D.Their proper words.
【3】What do we know about receivers of thank-you notes?
A.They enjoyed being thanked
B.They feel shame and sad.
C.They didn’t care about the notes.
D.They hate writers’ mistaken ideas.
【4】What does Kumar advise us to do in the last paragraph?
A.Be generous to others.
B.Be willing to do nice things.
C.Pay attention to small things.
D.Write thank-you notes frequently.
30、I met Connie in 1976, when we were both competing in a tae kwon do (跆拳道) tournament. Because we are both red belts, we had been _________ to compete against each other. As we sat next to each other waiting for our _________, Connie began to talk to me. She was _________ and had a wonderful smile. I was _________ by how nice she was.
Then we got up to compete. Connie suddenly put on the most _________ face you can imagine, which terrified me. Out of _________, I, just from that moment on, began to _________ her in the head, twice... After a close fight, I, _________, was the winner in the match.
Despite this, Connie and I became _________ friends. And despite our many __________, our relationship remained throughout the last 43 years. Connie is Black and I am White. She was __________ in a big city and I was brought up in a __________ town. Connie is a book __________ and I am a sports fan.
Connie now lives on the East Coast and I live in northern Wisconsin, but we still __________ with each other through social media. One of her __________ things to do is to introduce me as her bestie who is always there for her.
【1】
A.designed
B.paired
C.recommended
D.inspired
【2】
A.application
B.challenge
C.adventure
D.match
【3】
A.friendly
B.anxious
C.curious
D.unique
【4】
A.confused
B.reflected
C.impressed
D.admired
【5】
A.respectful
B.courageous
C.frightening
D.embarrassing
【6】
A.self-confidence
B.self-protection
C.self-doubt
D.self-support
【7】
A.kick
B.pat
C.hold
D.hug
【8】
A.annually
B.eventually
C.effectively
D.particularly
【9】
A.lost
B.new
C.odd
D.close
【10】
A.differences
B.similarities
C.partners
D.personalities
【11】
A.ignored
B.prevented
C.raised
D.settled
【12】
A.narrow
B.quiet
C.busy
D.small
【13】
A.addict
B.reminder
C.leader
D.customer
【14】
A.fall in line
B.keep in touch
C.fall in love
D.keep in harmony
【15】
A.familiar
B.significant
C.favorite
D.ordinary
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Imagine having the【1】 to sing together with hundreds of other people while you are at home alone. You can do this in a virtual choir. Virtual choir members record themselves while they【2】 alone on video. These videos are【3】 onto the Internet, and then they are put together into one video that you can see online—a virtual choir. Anyone can take part in a virtual choir from【4】—all you need is a video camera and an Internet connection. You do not even need a【5】. A virtual choir helps connect【6】 people together. Many people do not have close friends or contacts who have the same interest in music. Many others do not have the chance to join a local choir. A virtual choir【7】 them to add their voices to those of other individuals and become part of the【8】 community. It has【9】 to be a positive influence on the lives of many people. As one virtual choir member said, “Music helps me to...forget my problems. 【10】 music, I become someone else.”
32、假设你正在参加全省中学生英语演讲比赛,请你针对有些父母经常翻看孩子日记或书 包这一现象,写一篇演讲稿,陈述你的观点。
演讲稿的主要内容应包括:
1.同学们不必为此苦恼;
2.能够理解父母,并说明理由;
3.建议大家与父母进行交流和沟通。
注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Good morning, ladies and gentleman.
Some of us are having problems with our parents, as they often look into our school bags or read our diaries.
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Thank you!