1、The ballet dancer’s confidence built up ________ as she gained more and more experience on the stage.
A. mostly B. generally
C. sharply D. gradually
2、It is wise to carry a warning triangle as its use is ________ after an accident or breakdown in most countries.
A.conditional
B.controversial
C.confidential
D.compulsory
3、I don’t mind ______ for the hard work. To help at the Beijing 2008 Olympics is the duty of every Chinese.
A.to get paid
B.getting paid
C.not to get paid
D.not getting paid
4、Excuse me for ______ you, but it is something urgent.
A.lying B.warning C.disturbing D.forcing
5、_____ is even important _____ as the earth cooled down, water began to appear on its surface.
A. That, which B. What, that
C. What, what D. It, that
6、I'll need to ________ to have any chance of finishing this paper before class tomorrow morning.
A.burn the midnight oil B.pour oil on the flame
C.have butterflies in the stomach D.do my homework
7、Believe it or not,your ship isn’t quite sunk,as there are some ways to ________ a new career even if it’s something you’ve never done before.
A.burst into B.get through
C.break into D.comb through
8、After several hours of discussion, I ________ him in accepting the project.
A.reasoned
B.would have reasoned
C.was reasoning
D.had reasoned
9、—Shall we go camping to celebrate our graduation?
—__________. Let's make a plan first.
A.No way
B.Good idea
C.It's nothing
D.I don't think so
10、It is so good a habit to instruct children to lay things _______ they belong when they are young.
A. to which B. that
C. in which D. where
11、—Did you catch what I said?
—Sorry. I ________ a text message just now.
A.had answered
B.have answered
C.would answer
D.was answering
12、The lazy boy tried to get through the exam without hard work in the way ______ his friend suggested.
A. in that B. in which
C. which D. where
13、When and where professor James will give us a lecture on the Western culture ________ yet.
A.hasn’t been decided
B.haven’t decided
C.isn’t being decided
D.aren’t decided
14、It is in the factory ______ you’re going to pay a visit to ______ this kind of computer is made.
A. that; which B. where; that C. / ; that D. / ; where
15、Time _________, we will pay a visit to him before we leave.
A. permit B. permitted
C. to permit D. permitting
16、---Education shouldn’t be ____ by examination result only.
---I couldn’t agree more.
A.absorbed
B.measured
C.adopted
D.valued
17、More than 300 years ago, an apple hit Newton on the head when he wad reading under a tree, ________ he got inspiration.
A.which
B.from which
C.on which
D.to which
18、---Your suit ________! Why?
---I got ________in the rain.
A.has ruined; stuck
B.had ruined; being stuck
C.has been ruined; stuck
D.had been ruined; being stuck
19、 in reading, Mike didn't notice the bus approaching.
A.To absorb B.To be absorbed C.Absorbing D.Absorbed
20、How excited they are! It seems that they each other for years.
A.don't see B.didn't see C.haven't seen D.hadn't seen
21、King's College Summer School is an annual (每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King' s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.
More information is as follows:
Application (申请) date ●Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007. ●Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007. ●Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007.
| Courses ●English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours ●American History: 16 hours ●American Culture: 16 hours |
【1】You can most probably read the text in _____.
A. a newspaper
B. a travel guide
C. a textbook
D. a telephone book
【2】Which of the following is true about King's College Summer School?
A. Only top students can take part in the program.
B. King' s College Summer School is run every other year.
C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.
D. Only the teachers of King' s College give courses.
【3】If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school _____.
A. $200 B. $400 C. $500 D. $900
【4】What information can you get from the text?
A. The program will last two months.
B. You can write to Thompson only in English.
C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007.
D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.
22、 Empathy(共情) is one of those strange qualities- -something almost everyone wants, but few know how to truly give or receive it. In a world where self- satisfaction is emphasized, it is in short supply but high demand. This is the reason to teach the next generation what it means to have empathy for those around them.
What is empathy? Many people confuse sympathy and empathy, but they are two distinct values. Empathy is not just the ability to understand someone's feelings; criminals often take advantage of people by appearing to understand their feelings and subsequently gaining their trust. Empathy is more than that. Not only is it the ability to recognize how someone feels, but it also values and respects the feelings of another person. It means treating others with kindness, dignity, and understanding.
Kids need to see adults show empathy. While some children are gifted with naturally kind hearts, in most cases kids need to see empathy modeled by the adults around them. It begins with the way parents relate to their children. Parents who show an interest in the things that matter to their kids and respond to emotions in a positive and caring way are teaching the skill of empathy.
Meet emotional needs. When children have their emotional needs met, two things happen. They learn how to meet the emotional needs of others and they are anchored in what they are receiving, meaning that they are secure enough to give to others when the need arises but first they need to receive. An empty jug cannot fill a cup.
It’s a good idea to talk to kids about emotions and how other people experience them. Give their emotions names (for example, jealousy, anger, and love) and teach them that these are normal. Talk to them about how. to handle emotions in a positive way and point out situations where other people are experiencing emotions. Teach them about respecting the emotions of others and show them how to act in a situation where a response is required.
【1】Why is it that the next generation are taught to have empathy?
A.Because people tend to be self-centered.
B.Because everyone lacks empathy.
C.Because empathy is a strange quality.
D.Because it’s better to give than to receive.
【2】Which situation can empathy be used in?
A.When a mathematician is calculating the area of a farmland.
B.When a deaf boy is helping a blind old lady cross the street.
C.When a criminal is cheating a victim.
D.When a rich man is giving some spare change to a beggar.
【3】What does the underlined sentence “An empty jug cannot fill a cup” mean?
A.An empty jug is too small to fill a cup.
B.It’s a must to talk to kids about emotions.
C.Adults should set an example to kids.
D.Kids give empathy with their emotional needs met first.
【4】What is the main topic of the passage?
A.How to train kids to have empathy.
B.How to distinguish sympathy and empathy.
C.How to help kids finish empathy-related tasks.
D.Whether kids can be trained to be more empathetic.
23、 Look at the center circles of Diagram A and Diagram B. Which of the center circles looks larger? In Diagram B? In fact, they are exactly the same size.
Then look at the picture on the right. What do you see? A vase? Or two faces?Does the picture change quickly from one to the other again and again? Maybe or maybe not, but you can never see them at the same time.
“What’s happening? Is something wrong with my eyes?” You may wonder at what you see.
Don’t worry. Here is how it goes:
When we look at things, our eyes send messages to our brains and then our brains interpret the information. However, sometimes our brains interpret the received information in a wrong way. It seems that our eyes are playing a joke on us. This often happens and we call it “visual illusion ( 错误)”.
Movie makers often make use of visual illusions. They make the objects around actors much smaller or bigger than usual. This makes us believe that the actors are much larger or smaller than they usually are. The movies Jurassic Park and Honey I shrunk the kids just make use of visual illusions.
【1】Why does the center circle in Diagram A look smaller than that in Diagram B?
A.Something is wrong with our eyes.
B.The two circles are not the same size.
C.The two pictures change quickly from one to the other.
D.Our brains interpret the information in a wrong way.
【2】What’s the right order according to the passage?
a. We look at things with our eyes. b. Our brains interpret the messages.
c. Our brains tell us what we have seen. d. Our eyes send messages to our brains.
A.c a b d B.a d b c C.a c d b D.b c a d
【3】What do movie makers make use of visual illusions for?
A.To make the actors seem different in size
B.To make the actors much braver
C.To help the actors become stronger
D.To help the actors look better
24、Although being famous might sound like a dream come true, today’s stars, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. 【1】 Paparazzi (狗仔队) camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Newspapers and magazines all snap up to publish thrilling stories about their personal lives.
According to psychologist Christina Villareal, famous people worry constantly about their public appearance. 【2】 Eventually, they see themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names.
【3】 In the 4th century B.C. painters followed Alexander the Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his sold-out readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain about his lack of privacy. Local magazines and newspapers published his thrilling stories about his personal lives. They did much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.
Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without being photographed or interrupted for a signature. 【4】 Then there is always the media to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.
If fame is so troublesome, why aren’t all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities. Others actively contact related social media or websites to keep the public informed of their views in time when suffering from the pressure of public opinions. 【5】
A.Over time, they feel separated and alone.
B.They are at the center of much of the world’s attention.
C.These celebrities start to lose track of who they really are.
D.Actually, the calmer they keep, the less trouble they will run into.
E.The phenomenon of tracking famous people has been around for ages.
F.For example, they accidentally say something silly or do something ridiculous.
G.Inadequate social recognition makes it much harder for stars to keep a positive image.
25、 As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a _________, including all his efforts.
One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾) hit Ontario, turning it into a _________ desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last _________ from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which_________ took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t _________ quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we _________ needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated (沮丧的) and _________. Dropping the basket heavily, I said, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves” Dad _________, “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we _________.” Such is Dad-whatever problem he meets with, he never ____________.
__________, the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, ____________ Dad remained optimistic. He ____________ to be thankful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to ____________ Dad, who guided us through the hard times.
Dad is also a living example of real ____________. From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to ____________ our family. He always puts our happiness ____________ his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games in spite of his ____________ after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic (同情心的) and ____________, putting others first.
Dad, the life ____________ I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.
【1】A.gardener B.teacher C.grocer D.farmer
【2】A.lively B.stormy C.burning D.disappearing
【3】A.gap B.order C.form D.position
【4】A.really B.finally C.repeatedly D.usually
【5】A.go B.begin C.change D.occur
【6】A.yet B.even C.still D.nearly
【7】A.angry B.surprised C.frightened D.nervous
【8】A.smiled B.cried C.shouted D.apologized
【9】A.come B.finish C.lose D.appear
【10】A.gives off B.gives out C.gives away D.gives up
【11】A.Strangely B.Hopefully C.Thankfully D.Unluckily
【12】A.or B.but C.so D.for
【13】A.aimed B.continued C.seemed D.happened
【14】A.face B.question C.understand D.examine
【15】A.love B.pride C.honesty D.friendship
【16】A.settle B.start C.support D.leave
【17】A.after B.under C.beside D.before
【18】A.happiness B.carefulness C.tiredness D.sadness
【19】A.considerate B.careful C.regretful D.humorous
【20】A.history B.lessons C.patterns D.saying
26、假设你是李华。你的两位朋友Tom与Peter几天前产生了误会。Peter的生日即将来临,Tom想送他一个礼物来缓和关系,修复友情;特地发来邮件寻求你的建议。请你根据以下要点给Tom回一封邮件:
1. 礼物选择;
2. 你的理由;
3. 其他建议。
注意:1. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
2. 词数70左右(信的开头和结尾已为你写好,但不计入总词数)。
Dear Tom,
I’m glad to hear that you are considering making up with Peter.
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Best wishes.
Yours,
Li Hua