1、Nowadays, we can move around the world and still ____________ the people that we want to remain friends with.
A.stay in touch with B.make a difference to
C.keep our distance from D.make an impression on
2、I ______ sooner, but I didn’t know he was waiting for me.
A.would come B.had come C.would have come D.was coming
3、The train ________ at the present speed until it reaches the foot of the mountain at about nine o’clock tonight.
A.will be going
B.has been going
C.goes
D.went
4、It is necessary to ________ to teenagers the fact that they should attach more importance to traditional Chinese culture and have more cultural self-confidence.
A.hang on
B.get across
C.give out
D.figure out
5、Students are always fond of an educational atmosphere___________their choices of subjects are mainly based on their interest.
A.that
B.which
C.where
D.when
6、With food, water and electricity ______, the village is suffering a humanity disaster.
A. cut down B. cut up C. cut off D. cut in
7、Education, ________ with recreation, is what some film-makers want to put into their films.
A.combining
B.combined
C.being combined
D.having combined
8、--- When did Lily’s brother finally stop drinking alcohol?
---It was in May ______ he was put into prison for drunk driving.
A. that B. since C. when D. before
9、________makes this shop different is that it offers more personal services .
A.What
B.Whatever
C.Who
D.Whoever
10、The United Nations are making constant efforts to promote sustainable agriculture and ensure a regular access to safe and ________ food to children mainly in Asia and Africa.
A.standard
B.multiple
C.nutritious
D.universal
11、As a student of Senior Three, he has very little free time _________ he can spend developing his own interest.
A. when B. in which
C. at which D. that
12、The Chinese diet is so healthy, which ________ a lot of fruit and vegetables.
A. contains B. includes C. containing D. including
13、 Look! ______ little a boy can lift ______ many books.
A. So; such B. Such; so C. So; so D. Such; such
14、No one had told Smith about ________ a lecture the following day.
A. there being B. there be
C. there would be D. there was
15、 The professor spoke highly of me, for what I did was better than____of any other top member on the team
A. any B. each C. that D. those
16、I stopped the car ________ a short break as I was feeling tired.
A. take B. taking
C. to take D. taken
17、_________ on the analysis about it, we changed the basic use of it.
A.Based
B.Basing
C.Basis
D.Basic
18、I prefer helping others ________ being helped.
A.rather than
B.than
C.to
D.without
19、 It is confirmed that a person can not be actually pleased if ___ he appreciates doing isignored by the company as of no value.
A. when B. that
C. what D. where
20、It is the ability to do the job ______ matters not where you come from or what you are.
A.one
B.that
C.what
D.it
21、 Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM Speaker ($399.99)
With its long battery life, and incredible sound quality, this is currently my favorite Bluetooth speaker. The HYPERBOOM also boasts a 24-hour battery life. I use this speaker in place of a home stereo (立体声音响) for music. Ifs loud enough to fill a large room and mobile enough to take from room to room. The app allows you to switch sources, adjust the volume (音量), and even power the speaker on or off without having to get up!
Urbanista Brisbane Wireless Speaker ($99)
I love the way this portable Bluetooth speaker looks in our kitchen. The sound quality is incredible. One function allows you to pair two Urbanistas in stereo, doubling the volume capability and delivering a surround sound. Unfortunately, you have to repair the speakers together each time you use them in stereo. This is a smart, stylish Bluetooth speaker that’ll look and sound great on your shelf.
Audio Pro Addon CIO Speaker ($349)
With its easy setup and incredible sound quality, this is one of the best Wi-Fi-enabled speakers on the market. It has nearly every possible connection port, allowing you to broadcast to other Wi-Fi enabled speakers in your house.
Naim Mu-so 2 Wireless Speaker ($1,690)
This beautiful Wi-Fi connected sound system is perfect for music. The stylish design will fit neatly in any living room and fill the space with impressively loud sound. One unique feature is that you can set your favorite internet radio station and turn it on with a single button.
【1】What can we learn about the HYPERBOOM?
A.It resists oil and water.
B.It can be controlled by an app.
C.It needs charging frequently.
D.It's not suitable for a large room.
【2】What is less than satisfactory about Urbanista speakers?
A.It's immovable.
B.It breaks easily.
C.It's not easy to use.
D.It's not loud enough.
【3】Which is a wise choice if you often listen to internet radio?
A.Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM Speaker.
B.Urbanista Brisbane Wireless Speaker.
C.Audio Pro Addon CIO Speaker.
D.Naim Mu-so 2 Wireless Speaker.
22、History Fair Competition
Understanding history is vital to understanding ourselves as a people and as a nation. History is much more than the study of dusty old objects and events long past. It is an essential part of who we are today and who we will become. Thornton Middle School History Fair Competition makes understanding history exciting, engaging, and fun!
This Year’s Theme
All participants must address how communication or transportation technology has promoted the quality of life for Americans throughout history. To many people, technology means computers, hand-held devices, or vehicles that travel to distant planets. However, technology is also the application of scientific knowledge to solve a problem, touching lives in countless ways.
Individuals or groups may enter one of the following categories:
· Performance
· Documentary
· Essay Writing
Category Requirements
Performance: A dramatic presentation of the topic no more than 10 minutes long. If special clothes are used, they should truly represent a given period.
Documentary: A visual presentation (such as a video, slide show, or computer project) no more than 10 minutes long. A desktop computer, screen, projector, and loudspeakers will be available. Students must provide their presentations on CDs before Friday, March 23.
Essay Writing: An academic paper of 2, 000 to 2, 500 words. No illustrations (图解) are allowed. Please do not include covers. A list of references must be included.
Important Dates
January 5Submit a topic proposal to your history teacher. The teacher may require a second proposal if the first is off-topic or unclear.
February 5 Submit a first draft of your essay, performance script, or documentary highlights.
February 19 A committee of teachers will evaluate materials and give opinions. Students then have an opportunity to improve their products.
March 9 Submit a final draft of your essay.
March 15 Performance and documentary committee preview
March 24 Thornton Middle School History Fair Competition
7:00A. M-9:00A. M Participants signing in at the gym
10:00A. M. -6:00PM. Competition and judges’ review
7:00P.M. Awards ceremony and picnic
【1】According to Paragragh 1, what is the major goal of understanding history?
A.To preserve national traditions.
B.To prepare for a history competition.
C.To better know the present and future.
D.To further explore historical mysteries.
【2】What is the theme of this year’s competition?
A.How has technology developed in America.
B.How has science interacted with technology.
C.How has science made the study of history easy.
D.How has technology improved the life of Americans.
【3】What would a participant have to do with an essay of 1,500 words to meet the category requirement?
A.Include more information in the essay.
B.Remove the references.
C.Provide a cover for the essay.
D.Explain the details with illustrations.
【4】What will the committee of teachers do on February 19?
A.Preview performances and documentaries.
B.Make comments on the materials.
C.Improve the participant’s first draft.
D.Collect a second proposal from the participant.
23、Given that many people's moods (情绪)are regulated by the chemical action of chocolate, it was probably only a matter of time before somebody made the chocolate shop similar to a drug store of Chinese medicine. Looking like a setting from the film Charlie&the Chocolate Factory, Singapore's Chocolate Research Facility (CRF) has over 100 varieties of chocolates. Its founder is Chris Lee who grew up at his parents' comer store with one hand almost always in the jar of sweets.
If the CRF seems to be a smart idea, that's because Lee is not merely a seasoned salesperson but also head of a marketing department that has business relations with big names such as Levi's and Sony. That idea surely results in the imagination at work when it comes to making different flavored(味道)chocolates.
The CRF's produce is "green" made within the country and divided into 10 lines, with the Alcohol Series being the most popular. The Exotic Series一with Sichuan pepper, red bean (豆),cheese and other flavors一also does well and is fun to taste. And for chocolate snobs,who think that they have a better knowledge of chocolate than others, the Connoisseur Series uses cocoa beans from Togo, Cuba, Venezuela , and Ghana, among others.
【1】What is good about chocolate?
A. It serves as a suitable gift.
B. It works as an effective medicine.
C. It helps improve the state of mind.
D. It strengthens business relations.
【2】Why is Chris Lee able to develop his idea of the CRF?
A. He knows the importance of research.
B. He learns form shops of similar types.
C. He has the support of many big names
D. He has a lot of marketing experience.
24、When starting college, most students enjoy a week’s stay on campus before classes actually begin. What should you do with that time? Below are several tips to ease (使熟悉) yourself into college life.
Participating in Campus Welcome Activities
Most universities host welcome events before the academic year officially begins, including freshmen orientations (迎新会), campus picnics, and entertainments like concerts.
Participating in such events is a great way to learn about school facilities and understand campus culture: What do students do for fun? What are their favorite classes? What is the history of your university? It can help you observe campus life outside the classroom.
Exploring Campus
Getting to know where essential campus resources are — such as the student advising center, psychological services, and the tutoring center — will make your first few weeks on campus a lot easier, because you won’t have to look for them while still getting used to your classes.
Take some time to check out the buildings where your classes will be held. This will prevent you from getting lost in the first few days of classes, and familiarize you with how long it takes to get from place to place. If you’re worried about taking classes one after another in different buildings, a quick test run won’t hurt. That way, you will avoid potential time delays in getting to your classes.
Starting a Routine
Before getting too excited about all of the fun things you will be able to do during the week, remember that you do have a pretty big schedule change coming up. Starting classes means being in different places at different times, so it’s a great idea to start getting used to that routine right this week.
What helps you most is to schedule your sleep. Following the planned time will ensure you have enough sleep to get to those early classes and stay wide awake.
If you have other daily routines, such as exercising or talking on the phone with family, work those into your day-to-day life before classes start so that you get a better idea of how they fit in with your schedule.
【1】By participating in campus welcome activities, freshmen can _________.
A.learn about campus culture
B.get their course schedule
C.have a physical examination
D.take an entrance test
【2】Why are freshmen advised to have a quick test run between the buildings?
A.To see how many facilities they can use.
B.To avoid being late for future classes.
C.To help those getting lost on campus.
D.To practice running on their way to class.
【3】What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A.To offer some tips on making an easier start at college.
B.To remind freshmen about the first day of school.
C.To help freshmen organize campus activities.
D.To share his college experience with the reader.
25、 Night fell. Loug Falter returned home, teary-eyed and ________. The 33-year-old professional photographer had just run from one end of Hawaii’s Waimea Bay to the other, scanning the water ________ his “baby”, a custom-made (定制的)blue surfboard.
At home, Falter ________ his search online. “Was surfing tonight and ________ my baby,” he wrote on Facebook. He hoped it would wash ashore in the coming days and whoever ________ it would have also seen his Facebook post . But instead of pushing Falter's surfboard to ________ , the currents of Waimea Bay swept it out to sea, ________Hawaiian Island.
Weeks passed with no ________ of the surfboard . Then ________ Lyle Carlson, who had made the board for Falter, comforted him with the possible reunion but nobody knew when .
But Falter never completely________ about the board . It ________ on the remote island of Sarangani in the southern Philippines—six months after and over 5,000 miles away. The local fisherman sold the unusual________ to Giovanne Branzuela, a 36-year-old elementary school teacher for $40. For Branzuela, riding the big waves had been his dream .
The once-blue board had ________ to a pale straw color during its journey, but its ________markings were still there: two elephants and the words “Lyle Carlson Surfboards, Hawaii.”
On realizing how far the surfboard had traveled, Branzuela ________ Carlson online, who, in turn, contacted Falter. Falter ________ the board was his with extra shots and was ________ to learn his “baby” had floated across the World 's largest ocean-and ________.
He was thrilled, but not only for himself. Seeing interest in the sport grow ________a lot to Falter and he couldn’t imagine a better________to the story .
A.exhausted
B.puzzled
C.refreshed
D.scared
A.picking up
B.running after
C.caring for
D.looking for
A.continued
B.stopped
C.started
D.rushed
A.expected
B.lost
C.comforted
D.held
A.liked
B.needed
C.spotted
D.made
A.surface
B.shore
C.bottom
D.height
A.along with
B.close
C.next to
D.away from
A.post
B.photo
C.sign
D.mark
A.months
B.years
C.days
D.decades
A.commented
B.concerned
C.forgot
D.remembered
A.floated
B.landed
C.knocked
D.dropped
A.catch
B.fish
C.gift
D.baby
A.added
B.faded
C.reduced
D.removed
A.familiar
B.hidden
C.common
D.unique
A.dropped in on
B.made up with
C.reached out to
D.put up with
A.claimed
B.predicted
C.confirmed
D.associated
A.moved
B.shocked
C.content
D.upset
A.changed
B.approached
C.survived
D.remained
A.means
B.contributes
C.costs
D.supplies
A.solution
B.ending
C.answer
D.response
26、假定你是李津,你的美国朋友Jason将来北京游学,他对中国的京剧非常感兴趣,发邮件向你询问有关情况。请你回复邮件,内容包括:
(1)京剧的历史(影响、地位、特点等):
(2)著名的京剧曲目;
(3)上演地点:国家大剧院
注意:(1)词数:不少于100;
(2)可适当加入细节,以使行文连贯;
(3)邮件的格式已为你写好,不计入词数。
参考词汇:
京剧 Beijing Opera
《空城计》 Empty City Strategy
《贵妃醉酒》 The Drunken beauty
国家大剧院 National Grand Theater
Dear Jason,
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Yours,
Li Jin