1、We found ______ very important to keep the light out of a darkroom.
A.it’s B.that C.it D.不填
2、The scientist kept in touch with his colleagues to solve the problems ______ to his research.
A.relevant
B.sensitive
C.familiar
D.famous
3、In a debate, ________ the side you don’t believe in can encourage your critical thinking.
A. taking up B. take away
C. taking on D. take in
4、I missed the chance to meet the movie star in the flesh. How I wish I ________ ill yesterday!
A.didn’t fall B.weren’t falling C.hadn’t fallen D.haven’t fallen
5、The round mooncake is a ________ of reunion and happiness in Chinese culture.
A.symbol
B.signal
C.sign
D.view
6、 My parents will go there by taxi because it is raining _______.
A. badly B. hardly C. probably D. heavily
7、The hero of the story is an artist in his .
A.thirtieth B.thirty C.thirtys D.thirties
8、I don’t know much about the new reform except _______ a sound social security net (社会安全网) should be built.
A.that B.whether C.what D.where
9、 the house I lived before , I couldn’t help bringing back the old days we spent together.
A. To approach B. Approached
C. Approaching D. To be approached
10、The opening ceremony is a great occasion. It is essential ________for that.
A.for us to be prepared
B.that we are prepared
C.of us to be prepared
D.our being prepared
11、The woman was _______ by the business man’s offer of marriage and stupidly gave him most of her money.
A.taken on
B.taken in
C.taken off
D.taken out
12、Our government has tried every means to make children enjoy the equal right to receive education, ________ their financial situation.
A. in terms of B. on behalf of
C. regardless of D. in view of
13、It seemed only several minutes _________ he finished this painting.
A.after
B.before
C.when
D.until
14、She seldom smiles;____,I have seen her smile only once or twice since I came.
A. indeed B. instead C. however D. anyhow
15、________ in 1993,the EU,together with the US,is one of the two largest economies in the world.
A.Having founded B.Founded
C.Founding D.Being founded
16、They were initially looking forward to having an overseas wedding but had to drop the idea after facing _____ from parents.
A.recognition B.toleration C.opposition D.presentation
17、While he was investigating ways to improve the telescope, Newton made_______discover which completely changed______ man’s understanding of colour.
A.a, 不填 B.a, the
C.不填,the D.the, a
18、Studying is very important, but as parents, we'd better not put too much ________ on children.
A.personality
B.creativity
C.pressure
D.advance
19、Do in case of fire and find the safe way out.
A. keep cool B. keeping cool C. not stay calm D. staying calm
20、— What is the policeman doing?
— He raises his arm as a(n)______for us to stop.
A. mark B. signal
C. application D. goal
21、In the future we might live somewhere other than Earth, like Mars. Some people ask how this will be possible. Well, Mars is in fact a lot the same as the earth. The days are almost the same as those on the earth. However, the two planets vary in temperature.
Since there is mostly carbon dioxide on Mars, it would be quite difficult for a human to just land on it. So, special types of homes and space suits have to be designed. The space suits should be almost like the ones astronauts use now, and except that they have to be warmer so that the astronauts can survive the cold temperatures. The space suits must also be able to withstand (承受) high pressure and potentially dangerous radiation that can kill.
The houses should be similar to our homes today with a slight difference. All of the houses and other buildings should be built inside a large dome (圆顶状物) or bubble. The domes should be made out of glass, and would also be able to prevent radiation from affecting the people inside. The domes will be connected to a machine (like plants which turn carbon dioxide into oxygen).
With Mars’ population growing, how would the people on its surface get fresh food and water? Just like humans use domes, they can also use domes to grow plants. However, the domes where the plants are grown must be built to expand. Once we upgrade the domes to a larger size then we can grow more food by cultivating (种植) more plants. To get the food or come in connect with other domes, there will be long narrow tunnels like roads that connect to each dome separating them by several doors so that the pressure in each dome can remain the same.
On Mars, so many other things are available to us. As humans, we can have access to rare and fairly expensive metals that aren’t very easy to get hold of on Earth, and a colony on Mars enhances (提高) our chances of finding these metals. So when someone here on Earth says that going to Mars is impossible, please tell them that they’ll never know it until they try and they may try very soon. After all it’s our future. Why not make it on Mars?
【1】It is difficult for humans to live on Mars because of all the following EXCEPT _________.
A. too much radiation B. cold temperature
C. lack of enough oxygen D. lack of houses
【2】One of the reasons why we are eager to explore Mars may be that _________.
A. we can find rare and expensive metals there easily
B. we’ll get too bored to live on the earth in the future
C. our technology will become much advanced
D. we want to know more about the unknown world
【3】What is the author’s attitude towards living on Mars? _________.
A. Pessimistic B. Uncertain C. Optimistic D. Opposed
22、Portland Rose Festival
May
Multiple Locations in Portland
The Portland Rose Festival,for more than a hundred years,begins the summer with Memorial Weekend festivities.The celebration lasts about two weeks and includes fireworks,all-floral and light parades,a city fair,boat races,a half marathon,live music,fleet week and ends with the Rose Cup Races.Children enjoy the Junior Rose Festival with their own parade and a royal court.The Rose Festival Court is made up of high school girls as part of a scholarship program.
Rocklahoma Music Festival
May
Catch the Fever Music,Pryor,Oklahoma
The annual rock festival,known as Rocklahoma,is back for another rocking year!The rock festival takes place in Pryor,Oklahoma over several days.The festival is an outdoor,all-ages event.The show is divided into four main stages,with the biggest names in rock taking over.Concert-goers are encouraged to camp out on the grounds and stay close to the action.
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
June
Manchester,Tennessee
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is an iconic annual event in Manchester,Tennessee that features four days of assorted styles of music,art,camping,comedy and much more.There is plenty of music,art,comedians and other activities to keep everyone moving in this great,friendly atmosphere.The view is amazing,the festival is life changing,and attendance is growing each year.
TomorrowWorld
September
Chattahoochee Hills,Georgia
TomorrowWorld is an unforgettable venue based on Belgium’s Tomorrowland. Hidden deep in the forest of Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, the landscape is breathtaking and full of lush green foliage. As a result, their annual festival is a perfect mix of nature and creative fun.
【1】What do Portland Rose Festival and Rocklahoma Music Festival have in common?
A.They have a history of over 100 years.
B.They will be held in the same month.
C.They have a half marathon race.
D.They are divided into four main stages.
【2】What is special for kids at the Junior Rose Festival?
A.They can take part in boat races.
B.They can listen to live music.
C.They can have their own parade.
D.They can take part in running races.
【3】Which festival should you go if you want to get close to nature?
A.Portland Rose Festival.
B.Rocklahoma Music Festival.
C.Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.
D.TomorrowWorld.
23、An artist in Oakland, California is using his skills to help the homeless. Greg Kloehn builds very small shelters that make life on the streets a little more comfortable. The structures offer the homeless some safety and protection from bad weather. Each little house also has wheels on the bottom so it can go wherever its owner goes.
Greg Kloehn has given away at least 20 tiny houses. Several are on the roadside near an active railroad. On a recent day, Mr. Kloehn stops at one to visit Oscar Young. The two men hug. Inside his little shelter Mr. Young gets relief from cold nights on the streets. Mr. Kloehn also visits Sweet-Pea, another friend who also lives in one of the little homes the artist built. She says it keeps her safe and protects her belongings.
In the mornings, Mr. Kloehn searches the streets for building materials. He gathers what he can and takes it to his studio. There, he puts the houses together. Empty coffee bags become roof material. A washing machine door and refrigerator part become windows. Nails, screws and the sticky glue hold all the pieces together. The artist also attaches a small electrical device to the house. The device is powered by the sun.
Some of the people living on the streets once had normal houses of their own. But some of the people say they have learned to live with less and they are thankful to that man.
Mr. Kloehn says his work is not a social project. He says he is just someone using his skills to help his homeless neighbors.
【1】The following are the advantages of the small shelters EXCEPT ________.
A. saving power and energy
B. decorating the streets where they are
C. protecting possessions of the homeless
D. keeping the homeless safe and comfortable
【2】We can learn from the passage that ________.
A. an act of kindness has made people simple and grateful
B. Greg Kloehn has sold at least 20 tiny houses
C. the shelters are immovable
D. the government has got involved in the action
【3】What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. A more comfortable shelter on the streets.
B. An artist creates homes for the homeless.
C. A successful social project in Oakland.
D. An artist makes a living by designing small shelters.
24、Should We Fear Maths?
How good are you at maths? Some people love the challenge of algebra (代数) or enjoy working out number puzzles. But many dread the moment when they have to deal with numbers and figures and feel a real sense of worry and confusion. It can seem depressing(令人沮丧的), but this maths anxiety is perfectly normal, and you’re definitely not alone. And anyway, our worries and fears don’t necessarily reflect our ability.
Research has found that maths teachers who are nervous about teaching the subject can pass on their anxiety to the pupils, and girls maybe more likely to be affected. The Programme for International Student Assessment found around 31% of 15-and 16-year-olds across 34 countries said they got very nervous while doing maths problems, 33% said they got tense while doing maths homework, and nearly 60% said they worried maths classes would be difficult.
Psychologists (心理学家) have been trying to work out why mental arithmetic (心算) can bring us out in a sweat. That seed of fear may come from many sources, but some suggest that expressing your fears can loosen their hold on you, and encourage children to see a maths test as a challenge, not a threat. In fact, we need to think positively about maths and give it a second chance.
【1】How to understand the underlined words in the paragraph one?
A.You are very lonely in studying maths.
B.You are not the only person that fears maths.
C.You don't have the ability to study maths.
D.You are not good at learning maths well.
【2】Why do the numbers are mentioned in the paragraph two?
A.To express the maths anxiety among students.
B.To introduce the difficulties of learning maths well.
C.To emphasize the importance of learning maths.
D.To compare learning abilities between boys and girls.
【3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The more you worry about maths, the stronger your ability will be.
B.Girls find it more difficult to solve maths problems.
C.It is normal for most people to have a lot of pressure on maths.
D.Maths teachers have nothing to do with students’ anxiety.
【4】What do psychologists probably agree with?
A.Pupils should learn mental arithmetic to overcome fears.
B.Only by expressing fears can people solve maths problems.
C.Maths tests can encourage children to challenge themselves.
D.People should take a positive attitude towards maths problems.
25、FULL HOUSE
Walk into the _________ of Anne Belles and her husband, and you’ll see kids everywhere—there are 30 boys in this crowded house and Anne Belles is their mom. Belles has wanted to _________ children since she was a kid. “I was touched by a musical based on the Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist (《雾都孤儿》). I told my mom, ‘That’s what I want to do. I want to give protection and care to orphans (孤儿).’”
Anne’s boys _________ in age from 3 to 25. All of them are _________ in some way. “They each have special needs—physically, emotionally, or at school,” says Belles. She doesn’t focus on what her kids can’t do, only on what they can. In an interesting twist, thirteen of her _________ are going to be in a local theater’s production of Oliver!
Raising 30 boys is no _________ task. Every day, a small army of childcare workers, nurses, and volunteers comes into help cook, clean, and take care of health needs.
The family receives $26,000 a month from the government, and has some _________ from a family business. All the money is spent on the children; having new clothes and fancy cars isn’t _________ to Belles.
How do the kids feel? Says 17-year-old Anthony, “The family is always there whenever I need something… Under all this chaos (杂乱), I feel like I am _________.”
“This was my dream. And everything about what I’m doing was everything I wanted to happen in my life,” says Anne Belles. “So, absolutely no __________; this is perfect. I couldn’t ask for it to be better—maybe a bigger house, you know, would be nice.”
【1】
A.classroom
B.home
C.factory
D.office
【2】
A.educate
B.greet
C.help
D.manage
【3】
A.range
B.result
C.increase
D.freeze
【4】
A.warned
B.ignored
C.threatened
D.challenged
【5】
A.volunteers
B.workers
C.boys
D.nurses
【6】
A.main
B.small
C.joyful
D.familiar
【7】
A.income
B.fees
C.programmes
D.permission
【8】
A.extra
B.important
C.effective
D.enough
【9】
A.cured
B.needed
C.loved
D.found
【10】
A.choice
B.extremes
C.hope
D.regrets
26、假如你是李华,世界自然基金会(WWF)是世界上最大的从事自然和野生动物保护的国际组织。请你给他们的负责人发一封邮件,指出野生动物面临的危机并提出建议。内容如下:
1. 野生动物被猎杀的现状;
2. 猎杀野生动物的后果;
3. 自己的建议。
注意:1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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