1、The discovery was made in the 1950s, while the ________ of it was not recognized until half a century later.
A. sacrifice B. difference
C. significance D. insurance
2、—Sorry, I have broken your bike.
—I’ll try to get it 【1】.
A.repaired
B.to repair
C.repairing
D.to be repaired
3、When Ruth read the card _____ to the flowers, she couldn’t help but _____.
A.attaching; smiling B.attached; to smile
C.attaching; smiled D.attached; smile
4、---Was Peter there when you arrived?
--Yes,but he ___ soon afterwards.
A. left B. had left
C. will leave D. leaves
5、In spite of _________ has been said, quite a lot of people are still uncertain about the state of the country’s economy.
A.what
B.which
C.that
D.as
6、At last, showing a strong will and the steeliest nerves, they played a close match against Serbia to _______ gold in the final.
A.bounce
B.seize
C.cheat
D.assign
7、In class we try to ______ our minds what the teacher says.
A.make up
B.impress on
C.keep on
D.fill with
8、The Forbidden City attracts a _____ stream of visitors every day, especially during national holidays.
A.constant B.main C.powerful D.shallow
9、 — Do you have any problems when you _____ this job?
— Well, I'm considering the salary and working conditions.
A. offered B. will be offered
C. are offered D. offer
10、People are ________ the use of alternative energy sources because the rate ________ we are now assuming fuels like gas and oil is shocking and they may run out one day.
A. wrestling with; by which
B. pushing for; at which
C. catching up on; at which
D. accounting for; on which
11、Sometimes questions in the interview are ______ expectation and difficult to answer well.
A. among B. between C. within D. beyond
12、____ great number of doctors and nurses from all over China ____ to Hubei in the early 2020 and ____ number of them____ over10,000.
A.The; sent; a; were B.A; were sent; the; was
C.The; were sent; a; was D.A; sent; the; were
13、She is probably better off fainting. She _____ the pain if she ____ conscious.
A.couldn’t stand…were B.cannot stand…will be
C.couldn’t have stood…had been D.cannot have stood…is
14、Bitten twice, the postman refused to ______ our letters unless we changed our dog.
A. deserve B. deliver C. expand D. direct
15、---Is everything settled?
---Not yet._____ I approached the problem, I couldn’t find a solution.
A. Whatever B. However C. Whenever D. Wherever
16、— I’d like to know ___________.
— Maybe in the forest.
A. whether we will go camping B. where will we go camping
C. whether to go camping D. where we will go camping
17、Only when our project has been approved of by the committee ______ to carry it out.
A. did we start B. we started
C. can we start D. we start
18、While scientists are finding ways to make batteries smaller, problems can ________ when they are much larger and heavier than the devices themselves.
A.rise
B.arise
C.raise
D.arouse
19、You may depend ______ he won’t be late, since he is always on time.
A.on that
B.on it that
C.that
D.it that
20、 Mrs. White _____ the story when her husband forgot the next detail.
A. took on B. took up C. made up. D. turned out
21、 You may have come across the picture that has a number drawn on the floor with two people standing on either side of the number. One person sees a 6, and the other sees a 9.【1】
They could either stay there arguing and holding on to their ideas, or they could move around and see the difference in their thoughts. This is perspective (视角).
【2】The world would be a better place if people understood this. But before you start thinking of how you can start seeing things from the perspective of another person, you need to first know what a life perspective is.
Just like the example, life perspective is the way we see life, including the way we approach life and all that are in our personal experience. 【3】 What we usually have are two different perspectives on one thing. We have a person saying something is bad and should not be done, and then we have another person saying that “bad” is a strong word to use for the same thing.
【4】And everyone sees things a lot differently compared to the next person. This makes life more complex because, instead of seeing the similarities we share, we often focus on what is different, which leads to disagreements and fights.【5】It's likely that these problems no longer annoy you.
A.There are more than 7 billion people in the world.
B.In our life, few things are absolutely right or wrong.
C.It seems difficult to decide which perspective is wrong.
D.Simply make a switch and see from a different perspective.
E.A perspective on life can be shaped, changed, or explained.
F.They are both right, yet they are wrong in the eyes of the other person.
G.And they usually make us believe that we are the one who s holding the truth.
22、 Recently researchers at the University of Zurich are adding a new member to the drone ( 无人机) family. Unlike most drones whose application is to make selfies ( 自拍)or transport something, this drone was built with first aid workers and rescue efforts in mind. Disaster sites are rarely logical shapes and sizes. So having a drone that could change its shape and size to fit through tight spaces on the fly could prove extremely valuable.
As is often the case in experimental robotic projects, researchers met some technical setbacks ( 挫 折 )at the beginning. The airplane mode of the existing aircraft such as passenger planes,helicopters and the common drones couldn’t meet the demand of different environmental features. Eventually, they turned to animals for inspiration— specifically how some birds can fold their wings to fly through narrow passages.
What makes it distinguishing is that when faced with a narrow passage, it can change into an H shape. Or it can shrink itself into an O shape, arms folded into its body. And if that wasn’t enough, it can also transform into a T shape, allowing an onboard camera mounted (镶嵌)on the central frame to get as close as possible to its focal object.
While the working concept model is impressive, the researchers aren't done with the folding drone yet. They want to improve the structure of the drone so that it can fully fold in three dimensions, offering even more shapes. And they want to create full auto-operation—a drone that looks at the shifting terrain(地形)in,for example, an apartment building partly destroyed by an earthquake and changes its shape to meet its current needs.
Researchers say their final goal is to give the drone a high-level instruction such as “enter that building, inspect every room and come back and let it figure out by itself how to do it”. Therefore, it’s reasonable to hope the new drone will play an important supporting role in disaster rescue.
【1】What was the new drone initially designed to?
A.Take air photography. B.Provide disaster relief.
C.Convey a heavy load. D.Send a message signal.
【2】Researchers got the inspiration mainly from .
A.birds’ flying features B.small helicopters
C.passenger planes D.common drones
【3】The biggest advantage of the drone is that .
A.it can change its shape B.it has a unique X shape
C.its arms are flexible D.it can reach its target
【4】What does the author think of the new drone?
A.It’s hard to turn the model into reality.
B.It’s required to add more functions to it.
C.It’ll play an active part in rescue work.
D.It will change the way of disaster relief.
23、 The world’s richest man might seem to have it all, but Bill Gates has one regret. The self-made billionaire said he felt stupid for not knowing any foreign languages.
Speaking in his third Ask Me Anything question-and-answer session for online forum Reddit(红迪网), the Microsoft founder said that he wished he spoke French, Arabic or Chinese.
He said, “I took Latin and Greek in high school and got A’s and I guess it helps my vocabulary. I keep hoping to get time to study one of these—probably French because it is the easiest. I did Duolingo for a while but didn’t keep it up. ”
Gates, who is worth $79.3billion, praised Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg for surprising an audience in Beijing when he spoke fluent Chinese.“Mark Zuckerberg amazingly learned Chinese and did a Q&A with Chinese students—unbelievable, isn’t it? ” he said.
This isn’t the first time for Gates to admit his regret over language. He also showed his habits at home and personal insights.
Last February, Gates said he likes to do the dishes himself—to his own special standards every night and also told the interviewer that his wife, Melinda, would likely want Samuel L. Jackson to play her husband in a biopic(传记片).
He also admitted that he would pick up a $100 bill if he found it on the street.
As he took the top spot on Forbes 28th Annual Billionaires list last year for the fourth time, he said he is pretty basic when it comes to spending on clothes and food, but that he enjoys investing in shoes and racquets(球拍)when he plays tennis.
When asked a life lesson he had to learn the hard way, the billionaire said staying up too late is a habit he is still trying to break. “Don’t stay up too late even if the book is really exciting.You will regret it in the morning. I am still working on this problem, ” he said.
【1】Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A.Bill Gates is also the founder of Facebook.
B.Bill Gates topped the list of Forbes 28 times.
C.Bill Gates was good at learning languages in high school.
D.Bill Gates’ wife wanted Samuel to play a game with Gates.
【2】What advice did Bill Gates give?
A.Avoid staying up too late.
B.Be a good language learner.
C.Do the dishes yourself at home.
D.Pick up the $100 bill in the street.
【3】The underlined part in Paragraph 8 may actually mean that .
A.it is important to lay a good foundation of life
B.food and clothing are basic needs for people’s life
C.he doesn’t spend much money on food and clothes
D.he never cares about buying food and clothing
【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.An Interview with Bill Gates
B.How Bill Gates Succeeded
C.Bill Gates’ Regret
D.The Richest Billionaire
24、 If you follow these insider tips,your photos will look like you had the place to yourself at the popular tourist attractions.
Vatican Museums:Vatican City
The Vatican draws more than five million people each year,and queues can reach four hours during peak season.Christie Hudson,senior communications manager at Expedia,recommends,choosing a skip-the-1ine tour.“This not only lets you avoid the ticket counter,but also includes the use of a private partner entrance.”Extra time to visit the Sistine Chapel? Yes!
Bamboo Forest:Kyoto,Japan
Bamboo Forest is the most worthy sight in Kyoto.Ⅱyou’re longing to enjoy the pathways and take pictures in total quietness,Kyoto Arashiyama Travel Guide recommends hitting the famous Bamboo Grove Path as early in the morning as possible—think 7 a.m.if you’re up for it.Don’t miss these hidden treasures you can only witness in Japan.
Chichen Itza:Yucatán,Mexico
Home to E1 Castillo and the Temple of the Warriors,Chichen Itza is a must-see.Want to beat the rush? Schedule an early tour that takes place before a site opens to the public.Led by an archaeologist guide,it’s full of fascinating insights and facts—without tons of pack-wearing tourists.
Louvre Museum:Paris,France
The Louvre is one of the most popular museums on the planet.If waiting around in line to get in isn’t the way you prefer to spend your time in Paris,consider purchasing a reserved ticket.This will give you entry to the pyramid within a half-hour window.The Louvre is also open until 9:45 p.m.on Wednesdays and Fridays,if you’re up for some late-night art visits.
【1】What is recommended at Vatican Museums by Christie Hudson?
A. Queuing four hours. B. Jumping the waiting line.
C. Taking a skip-the-line tour. D. Visiting the Sistine Chapel.
【2】Which of the following are available for early tourists to avoid the rush?
A. Vatican Museums and Bamboo Forest. B. Chichen Itza and Bamboo Forest.
C. Bamboo Forest and Louvre Museum. D. Chichen Itza and Louvre Museum.
【3】Who might this passage be intended for?
A. Visitors interested in museums. B. Guides at the tourist attractions.
C. People at the ticket counter. D. Tourists to beat the rush.
25、In mid-January the weather stayed clear and cold for several days. Jess had to ______ a week of school to stay home and______ his father to manure(给……施肥) the fields. This was his bad______,for he would have to make up his lessons as best as he could. It wasn't______, though. All the boys and girls at Pumpkin Hollow School were often kept home when they were needed.
Jess______ manuring, but he couldn't get out of it. Filling the wagon(马车) with heavy manure was a tiring ______. With a full load(装载), his father drove over the fields; Jess stood in the back and spread the manure.
After several days at this job, both Jess and his father grew______ and impatient. It seemed as though life was too______ to stand. They fell into bed at night worn out, with nothing to ______ but another day of the same hard work. Jess was even ______ with it. "Why does brother Ben stay in a warm prison while I myself tried to do his work? It's ______!" Jess thought.
His mother watched him ______. "You're looking thin," she said. Then she turned to Jess's father and said," Joseph, couldn't we hire(雇)somebody to help______ the manuring is done?"
Mr. Wright didn't ______, and Jess guessed why. His father couldn't______ to hire a man. The hundred dollars he had paid for Ben's fine had wiped out the family's savings. Jess said, "No, Ma, we don' t ______ to hire anybody. Pa and I can manage.______ I'm tired, and so is Pa. We'll______ it in a few days."
The______ look his father gave him for understanding the problem was reward enough. When they went to the fields and were silently working together, Jess was ______ he'd spoken up.
【1】A. attend B. miss C. ignore D. continue
【2】A. teach B. advise C. help D. ask
【3】A. luck B. mark C. habit D. decision
【4】A. common B. important C. difficult D. unusual
【5】A. enjoyed B. hated C. regretted D. chose
【6】A. day B. item C. game D. job
【7】A. tired B. nervous C. spellbound D. hopeful
【8】A. long B. hard C. lonely D. loose
【9】A. be fond of B. come up with C. look forward to D. keep away from
【10】A. active B. angry C. busy D. satisfied
【11】A. simple B. unfair C. selfless D. special
【12】A. excitedly B. proudly C. impatiently D. worriedly
【13】A. when B. after C. until D. if
【14】A. answer B. refuse C. believe D. add
【15】A. fail B. pretend C. fancy D. afford
【16】A. sink B. try C. need D. offer
【17】A. Instead B. Sure C. Soon D. Anyhow
【18】A. complete B. start C. solve D. forget
【19】A. magical B. surprised C. grateful D. doubtful
【20】A. shocked B. sorry C. afraid D. glad
26、假定你是李华,你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文。请你根据下列要点写回信。
要点:⑴ 参加中文学习班;
⑵ 看中文书刊、电视;
⑶ 学唱中文歌曲;
⑷ 交中国朋友。
注意:⑴ 词数100左右;
⑵ 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
⑶ 开头语已为你写好。
June 8, 2008
Dear Peter,
I'm glad to receive your letter asking for my advice no how to learn Chinese well.
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Best wishes,
Li Hua