1、I ________ to help you with your homework but I couldn’t spare any time, I ________ a composition last night and I’ll finish it today.
A.wanted; was writing
B.wanted; wrote
C.have wanted; wrote
D.had wanted; was writing
2、The scientists showed great ______ the warming of the earth.
A.interest in B.love for
C.concern about D.attention for
3、The reason ______ he didn’t show up on the Orientation Day is ______ he was ill.
A.why; that B.that; because C.why; because D.which; for
4、The suit_____ to young people, particularly those who are slaves of fashion.
A.appeals B.adapts C.admits D.attends
5、The sentence needs________.
A.improve
B.being improved
C.improving
D.improved
6、When they arrived in Las Vegas, they didn’t know that the city ________ you can see desert all the time is the city of entertainment in the U.S.
A.which
B.when
C.where
D.why
7、We shouldn’t complain about being poor because many families are much _______ off.
A. badly B. bad
C. worse D. worsely
8、Please remember to remind them that the products inside are ________ and must be handled with great care.
A. artificial B. dynamic
C. unconditional D. fragile
9、Students are required to put the appropriate word into each blank.
A.being tested
B.to test
C.are being tested
D.test
10、Three college students were accused ________ causing the accident on purpose and sentenced to three years in prison.
A.for
B.with
C.of
D.as
11、If you are from doing something, you are officially prevented from doing it.
A. seeped B. dispersed C. bombarded D. Banned
12、He made a promise he would help me.
A. that B. which C. whether D. why
13、The engine of the ship was out of order and the bad weather ________ the helplessness of the crew.
A. added to B. resulted from C. turned out D. made up
14、The little girl is walking along the beach, _________, occasionally bending down to pick up a beautiful seashell.
A.happily and joyfully B.happily and joyful
C.happy and joyful D.happy and joyfully
15、Rainfall is moderate over most areas of America, rivers and underground water permit extensive irrigation ______ it is not.
A.when
B.if
C.where
D.that
16、Green vegetables nutrients, vitamin A and C.
A.include; contain
B.include; containing
C.contain; include
D.contain; including
17、Competed in 1891, in ________ was known as The Gilded Age, the fivestory mansion is now owned by a famous actor who decides to stage a special production of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
A. that B. what C. which D. it
18、Jane’s grandmother has wanted to write ______ children’s book for many years, but one thing or another always got in ________ way.
A.a, / B.a, the C.the, the D.the, a
19、Since I am now preparing for the college entrance examination,my parents are very ________ to me.
A.constant
B.conscious
C.considerate
D.grateful
20、With the rumor that he was once sentenced into prison for five years__________ , he found he couldn’t live in this city any longer.
A.getting across B.getting around C.getting through D.getting over
21、 A girl pulled back on the rope, making the homemade swing(秋千) fly higher. Her red sweater flashed brightly in the morning sunlight. She was mad at her brother, David. "How could he have been so mean?" she asked herself, remembering how he had made a face and called her a “big baby”. “He hates me,” she thought, “Just because I took the last biscuit from under his nose.”
On a distant hill behind the swing, a huge bull (公牛) with long, sharp horns was watching her. It was ready to attack anything that moved. Then it lowered its head and bean charging (猛冲) across the field toward the red sweater.
Meanwhile, David was in the farmyard, feeding the chicken. He saw his little sister on the swing and the bull heading straight for his sister. Without a second thought, David screamed as loudly as he could, “Look out behind you! Get out of there!”
His sister didn't hear him. The bull was halfway across the field and closing in fast.David's heart pounded. It was now or never. He ran across the chicken yard, jumped the fence and dashed toward his sister. He ran faster than he had ever run before.
David gabbed the swing to stop and pulled his sister sideways to the ground only a second before the bull charged at the place she had been. She let out a terrified cry. The bull turned around and charged again. David quickly pulled of the sealer of his sister and threw it far away as he could. The bull followed it. As the bull was tearing the sweater into pieces, David half-dragged, half-carried his sister to safety. A weak smile crossed the little girl’s face as she had realized something important that day.
【1】Why was the sister mad at her brother?
A.She was not allowed to swing by her brother.
B.She thought her brother didn't treat her fairly
C.Her sweater was thrown away by her brother
D.Her brother did not leave the last biscuit to her.
【2】Which words can best describe David?
A.Stubborn and selfish.
B.Brave and protective.
C.Clever but rude.
D.Quick-minded but mean.
【3】In the last paragraph, the girl smiled because she realized that_____________.
A.she shouldn't swing in red before a bull
B.her brother ran faster than the bull
C.animals sometimes could be very dangerous
D.her brother actually loved her deeply
22、Tonya, Elsa and Mark are students at SAR High School in New York City. It's a school with regular academic (学术的) classes, but it also gives special attention to the performing arts. Tonya likes dancing, Elsa wants to be an artist and Mark is a singer.
The students are all 15, and they're in the 10th grade. They study subjects like English, maths, and science. They also choose a foreign language. Students have many academic classes, but during the school day they also take classes in the arts, like dance and music.
There is even more for SAR students after school. There are more than 40 clubs for students. For example, there's a movie club, a music club and an environment club. “ We have so many choices here,” says Tonya. “ I like taking photos. It's also a great way to meet people with common interests.”
Students at SAR can also do many sports. For example, they can play basketball, tennis, volleyball and soccer. Students practice after school. They compete against other high schools. Mark says, “At school, I study by myself. I'm a singer, and I do that alone, too. That's why I like playing on the basketball team. We work together and compete against other teams.”
SAR offers many great classes, clubs and sports for students. Students at SAR get a good education and they also develop their own interests. Many SAR students become dancers, singers and actors!
【1】What do we know about SAR High School?
A.Students take art classes at night.
B.It places great importance on arts.
C.Students have few subjects to choose from.
D.It aims to develop students' language skills.
【2】Which club will Tonya mostly choose?
A.The movie club.
B.The music club.
C.The camera club.
D.The environment club.
【3】Why does Mark enjoy playing on the basketball team?
A.He likes teamwork.
B.It makes him try his best.
C.He hopes to build up his health.
D.It helps him make more friends.
【4】Which of the following could be the best title for the text?
A.Education at SAR.
B.School life at SAR.
C.Top students at SAR.
D.SAR’s Extra-curricular Activities.
23、Single - use plastic waste is a huge problem, worsened these days by the fact that people cannot go out to many places to eat and have to order takeout. It’s been really hard on those companies that were trying to do something about the waste. Now, many businesses in New York have signed up with a new operation, DeliverZero.
New Yorkers do order a lot of takeout and don’t want to stop doing that since they are too busy to cook on their own. However, takeout consumes countless containers. And the containers — used once and for mere seconds — usually sit in landfills as far as 400 miles away from NYC.
But with DeliverZero, you get your order in reusable containers. There is no deposits (押金); you just return them to the delivery person the next time you order, or you drop them off at any of the restaurants on the platform.
When asked why DeliverZero doesn’t call for deposits, founder Adam Farbiarz explained, “When we started, we were collecting deposits. But that made everyone’s head spin because they had to choose how many containers they needed. It became complex to collect deposits while giving the restaurant the flexibility to pack the food. So now we just let the restaurant use containers as they want. After the restaurant packs the food, the customer gets an email that says, ‘You’re getting X containers with your meal.’ If the customer doesn’t return the containers within 6 weeks, we charge them. And the system works! Restaurants have no problem counting the containers, and customers appreciate that the restaurant has the freedom to use containers in a manner that best packages the food.”
DeliverZero shows that takeout doesn’t have to be related to single - use packaging. It is just starting out and is only in New York for now, but the founder said, “We have plans to march into other cities as quickly as we can. We are hoping to make a contribution to going zero waste and building a truly circular food delivery system.”
【1】What problem does takeout usually cause according to the text?
A.Higher cost for many restaurants.
B.Poorer health of most customers.
C.Increasing single use plastic waste.
D.Fewer food choices for New Yorkers.
【2】Why did DeliverZero stop collecting deposits for containers?
A.To test if its monitoring system works.
B.To simplify the whole operation process.
C.To relieve businesses’ financial pressure.
D.To help consumers develop a good habit.
【3】What does Adam Farbiarz say about DeliverZero?
A.It will be expanded.
B.It is facing many barriers.
C.It needs to improve its technology.
D.It has won recognition worldwide.
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A.A platform allowing ordering food in reusable containers.
B.A concept of building a truly circular food delivery system.
C.A new operation based on deposit - free single - use packaging.
D.A system making food delivery more convenient and simpler.
24、 Abdul, 54-year-old man, has been working as a living statue for over three decades, standing perfectly still for six hours a day and resisting people’s attempts to make him move or smile, anything that proves he is a living person.
Known as “India’s Statue Man,” he has been performing his daily routine ever since 1985, soon after getting a job as a security guard. His boss had recently traveled to the UK, where he was so impressed by the statue-like members of the Royal Guard outside Buckingham Palace that he felt like doing something similar back home. So he had his guards receive three months of training, where they would sit perfectly motionless for around four hours. They weren’t allowed to talk or smile, eat, drink, or even shoo away a fly if it sat on their faces. In the end, Abdul proved the best of the group, so he got the strange job.
Abdul isn’t the only person in the world acting as a living statue but what makes him special is the fact that he can do it for as long as six hours without even blinking his eyes. Once, a $155 prize was put up for anyone who can make him move a muscle. But try as they might, no one has ever succeeded. Actually, Abdul tries to move about as much as he can in his spare time, and only eats healthy home-cooked food, to keep his body in shape. In the 32 years, Abdul has become a celebrity in India and other Asian countries. Many Bollywood celebrities have come to witness this living statue and try to finally make him move, but none has succeeded.
Abdul earns about 10,000 rupees ($156) a month, which is enough to support his family, but definitely not enough to encourage his children to follow in his footsteps. It’s just too stressful and taxing on the body. “Despite all the hardships and health problems, I love my job and I am thankful to people for the love and respect they have showered on me.” he says. “When the time comes, I want to die playing a statue.”
【1】What is Abdul’s daily routine?
A.Performing as a living statue.
B.Proving to be a living person.
C.Smiling at his customers.
D.Keeping his body in shape.
【2】Why could Abdul get the strange job given by his boss?
A.He had his special ambition.
B.He was most familiar with the job.
C.He stood out among the group.
D.He knew the boss more than others.
【3】How does Abdul feel about his job according to the text?
A.It’s overpaid.
B.It’s satisfying.
C.It’s encouraging.
D.It’s instructive.
25、When Bill Geske was diagnosed with cancer six years ago, his life was turned upside down.
After being _______to the emergency room with severe stomach pain, doctors found a tumor in his left kidney and_______spots on his lungs. For treatment, Geske had the kidney removed and at the time the spots were dismissed. However, a few months later, he learned from doctors that the cancer had indeed_______.
The situation wasn't good, and doctors estimated his_______to be no more than two years._______the emotional and physical pains, his personal and family life suffered.
“We have a family business. We have two children who were thrown into the middle of this chaos_______and they've had to grow up very fast and handle the business, which they knew_______about." he said.
But through all the chaos, there has been one constant: his wife Diane.
Whether it was accompanying him to every doctor's_______or cooking his favorite meal, Diane always made sure her husband knew he had her full_______.
“I really see what love is. My wife________so much suffering. I'm so lucky to have her fight with me and not against me." Geske said.
The Geskes admit that their road has been far from easy---they call it“cruel!" in fact---and sometimes they________to the stresses of the illness.
But Diane has________to learn how to cope with the more difficult times.“If he's in a mood or having a________day, I just leave him alone for a while." she said. She also said making time to focus on herself and a life outside of their relationship help keep their________strong.
While too many couples grow apart when one of the partners suffers from a serious illness like cancer, the Geskes grow together. The people that are there for you on your________nights are the ones worth spending your brightest days with.
【1】
A.limited
B.invited
C.followed
D.rushed
【2】
A.similar
B.common
C.unusual
D.soft
【3】
A.spread
B.arisen
C.declined
D.disappeared
【4】
A.interval
B.survival
C.tolerance
D.reservation
【5】
A.Free from
B.Apart from
C.Other than
D.Rather than
【6】
A.intentionally
B.temporarily
C.unexpectedly
D.willingly
【7】
A.anything
B.nothing
C.something
D.everything
【8】
A.amusement
B.adjustment
C.arrangement
D.appointment
【9】
A.support
B.anxiety
C.envy
D.complaint
【10】
A.bears
B.escapes
C.sacrifices
D.possesses
【11】
A.look up
B.give in
C.come over
D.hold on
【12】
A.failed
B.offered
C.grown
D.intended
【13】
A.successful
B.normal
C.special
D.terrible
【14】
A.bond
B.mind
C.demand
D.position
【15】
A.coldest
B.loneliest
C.darkest
D.longest
26、假如你是李华,你的学校近期邀请专家进行一场关于中国书法的讲座,请你写一封电子邮件,邀请在你校就读的美国朋友Doris一同参加。内容包括:
1. 讲座的时间,地点;
2. 讲座的主要内容。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头语已为你写好。
参考词汇:书法:calligraphy
Dear Doris,
How is it going recently?
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Yours,
Li Hua