1、We should take ________ to preserve the environment from pollution.
A.measure
B.measures
C.actions
D.step
2、The book I’m reading is indeed useful. It ________ many problems we have come across in our study.
A.prints
B.covers
C.writes
D.talks
3、________, on 10 October, 2004, he passed away.
A.Sadly
B.Sad
C.Sadness
D.Sadder
4、You’ll need more ________ (资金) if you want to open your own business.
A. captain B. caption
C. carpenter D. capital
5、The cultural factor is by no means to be neglected ______ we try to create a global brand.
A.when B.unless C.while D.until
6、—I made it at last. I am on top of the world!
—
A.Don’t fall down! B.Oh, really? C.So far, so good. D.Congratulations.
7、Research found that children who drank mainly soda were more than twice as likely as those who drank no soda signs of aggression.
A. showing B. shown C. to show D. show
8、Your children _____ pay the adult price on trips because they are old enough.
A.would
B.needn’t
C.have to
D.shouldn’t
9、We still have the question of ________ they have discovered the trade secret.
A. what B. why C. how D. that
10、I feel sorry for what I have said and done, and I will do what I can to the unpleasant impression you have of me.
A.replace B.remove C.remain D.rescue
11、The precious manuscripts were hopelessly________by long exposure in the cold,damp cellar.
A.damaged B.destroyed C.harmed D.ruined
12、It’s no use ___________ for other people to make decision for you.
A.being waited
B.to be waiting
C.having waited
D.waiting
13、An accident ____ on this road last week.
A. has been happened B. was happened
C. is happened D. happened
14、Don't doubt the possibility we declared yesterday ____ we will surely win the game in spite of all the difficulties.
A. that B. which C. when D. whether
15、Mike ________ come to see me this afternoon. I don’t want to go window shopping with you in case he comes.
A.can
B.must
C.may
D.will
16、The last time we had great fun was __________ we were visiting the Water Park.
A.where
B.how
C.when
D.why
17、Only in the last few years ________ to understand their learning disabilities and how they can be dealt with.
A.did they begin B.have they begun
C.had they begun D.they began
18、He _____ much of his success and happiness _____ his wife and children.
A.thanks; to
B.owes; to
C.owns; to
D.thinks; highly of
19、All children should get access to a high-quality education_______ their race or family income.
A.depending on B.regardless of C.due to D.apart from
20、He didn’t follow the doctor’s suggestions as required, but he _________.
A.ought B.ought to C.ought to be D.ought to have
21、 In the middle of winter, when snow is falling in many parts of the United States,scientists have sounded a warning to people who plan to spend many hours in the sun this summer. The warming is: The sun's summertime rays are more dangerous than once thought.
A team of scientists from 80 nations recently reported to the United Nations that a layer of ozone in the atmosphere,which protects humans from harmful levels of ultraviolet radiation, will be thinner over the United States this summer. The thinner layer allows more ultraviolet rays from the sun to reach Earth. The extra amount of ultraviolet radiation could cause an increase in the number of cases of skin cancer.
Scientists first became concerned about the ozone layer in the mid-1980s when a hole was discovered in the layer above Antarctica during the winter. The hole was caused by chemicals used in refrigerators and air conditioners. When these chemicals are sent out into the atmosphere, they produce gases that destroy the ozone.
Concern about the protective ozone layer rose more recently when data from satellites and ground stations showed that ozone levels were dropping over areas other than Antarctica. Low ozone levels were recorded in the spring and summer over the United States and over other populated areas in the world.
Although many countries have already begun stopping the use of ozone destroying chemicals, the new findings are expected to advance the timetable for a total ban of the chemicals.
【1】What do we know about the hole in the ozone layer?
A.It was first discovered in the 19th century.
B.It only appears in winters of a year.
C.It can protect human from ultraviolet rays.
D.It was caused by particular chemicals.
【2】Which can best describe scientists' attitude to the condition of ozone layer?
A.Worried.
B.Scared.
C.Favorable.
D.Surprised.
【3】Why do people become more concerned about ozone layer?
A.Because the weather became worse and worse.
B.Because they knew ozone levels were dropping.
C.Because air pollution caused more cancer cases.
D.Because ozone destroying chemicals were banned.
【4】We can infer that ________.
A.people may not get skin cancer in winters
B.it is unnecessary to totally ban the chemicals
C.many countries have realized the damage of the chemicals
D.the situation become less serious in the past few years
22、Over the last few years, there’s been a trend to focus on gratitude. We can buy different kinds of gratitude journals, or download apps that remind us to write down our blessings.【1】“But it's also important to remember that gratitude is free.”says Laurie Santos, who teaches a course on the science of well-being and happiness at Yale University.
Noting down gratitude seems to pay off. Studies have found that giving thanks can help people sleep better, lower stress and improve interpersonal relationships. Keeping a gratitude journal can decrease materialism and enhance generosity among adolescents.【2】“It’s one practices that really wins out from the field of positive psychology.” she says. Her students, in addition to keeping gratitude journals, are asked to write a thank-you letter and then read it out loud to the recipient (收信人). “They show measurable improvements in well-being even a month after they’ve done this.”she says.
【3】One study found that counting blessings once a week boosted happiness, but doing so three times a week didn't. There’s also a lack of research on bow gratitude exercises help people with clinical depression or anxiety. Indeed, for all the research on the broad benefits of expressing gratitude, it isn't for everyone.【4】 It can't make injustice, loss or pain disappear.
During really tough times, like when she suffers from poor health, Santos feels like she is reaching for reasons to be grateful. But she still tries to find some. “I’m grateful for the sun that’s shining or being able to wake up,” she says.【5】
A.And it isn’t a cure-all.
B.So it doesn’t feel pleasant.
C.Those products remind us to take time to be grateful.
D.What works for some people may not work for others.
E.Gratitude allows her to remember what is going well.
F.Practicing too much gratitude may have undesired effects.
G.That's why gratitude features heavily in Santos' happiness class.
23、Here is the tour that’s voted “3rd best tour in London” on the Best Things to Do-Trip Advisor! Hairy Goat is the best and most original tour company in London.
Do you like walking around a city and discovering something that makes a great photo? London is full of interesting photo chances and maybe you need someone to lead you to them. The tour is perfect for team events, families, groups of friends and school or college classes.
Bring A fully charged camera and plenty of memory cards or film, a drink and wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress for three hours’ walking outside.
Price £45 per adult (18yrs and over),£40 per child (12-15yrs) and full-time students (student ID required). Some tours to be booked and paid in advance. Please call or email for details. Please follow the links on the website or call Corinna at +44(0)7540832771.
Meet Meet in front of the Royal Exchange Building at Bank Underground Station. Take Exit 3 or 4 from the underground station.
When See the website for scheduled dates.
Duration Three hours, at a comfortable walking pace.
Finish By an underground station within the city. Location varies daily.
【1】A family of four, including a son of 19 and a daughter of 13, should pay ________.
A. £180 B.£160 C. £170 D. £175
【2】According to the passage, the tour .
A. is intended for individuals only
B. offers chances to take great photos
C. has been voted the best tour in London three times
D. takes three hours on a sightseeing vehicle
【3】According to the passage, which statement is NOT true?
A. Hairy Goat organizes the tour.
B. The tour finishes at the same location every day.
C. People can go through the website to find the date.
D. All the tours are not to be booked in advance.
24、Like humans, dogs have tear ducts (泪腺) that well up with tears to keep their eyes clean and healthy. But tears in dogs, which tend not to fall as they do when humans cry, hadn’t been linked with emotion before.
Takefumi Kikusui, a professor at Azabu University in Japan, decided to study dog tears after watching his poodle (鬟毛狗) when she had puppies six years ago. He noticed that her eyes got teary as she nursed her puppies. So Kikusui and his team measured tear production among 18 dogs with a standard test known as the Schirmer Tear Test (STT). It involved a paper strip placed inside the eyelids (眼睑) of the dogs for a minute before and after they were reunited with their owners following five to seven hours of separation.
“Tear production was evaluated by the length of the wet part on the STT. The baseline was about 22 mm, and the reunion with the owner increased the length by 10%,” Kikusui explained. With the help of 20 dogs, researchers then compared tear production before and after reunions with their owners and people with whom the animals were familiar. Only the reunion with the owner increased tear production.
Researchers also tested if oxytocin, a hormone thought to be connected to emotional bonding in humans and dogs, could be causing the tear production. They found that dropping oxytocin in dogs’ eyes really increased tear production, while a control solution did not.
The findings suggest “dogs’ tears are associated with positive emotions, such as a reunion with the owner,” according to Takefumi Kikusui. Still, some scientists think it’s a stretch to say that dogs cry tears of joy. “It would take a lot to let me accept the evidence of this research,” said Clive Wynne, an animal behavioral specialist at Arizona State University.
【1】What inspired Kikusui to carry out the research?
A.The cry of his poodle’s babies.
B.The problem with his poodle’s eyes.
C.The changes in his poodle’s eyes while nursing.
D.His poodle’s reaction to the reunion with him.
【2】What has the study found out about dogs’ tears?
A.They can be a sign of dogs’ happiness.
B.They can show dogs’ negative feelings.
C.They can keep dogs’ eyes healthy and clean.
D.They can rarely be seen in young dogs’ eyes.
【3】What can be done to make dogs produce more tears?
A.Applying oxytocin to dogs’ eyes.
B.Placing a paper strip in dogs’ eyelids.
C.Keeping dogs away from their owners.
D.Increasing the length of the STT’s wet part.
【4】What is the the best title for the text?
A.Dog’s positive and negative emotions can result in tears in their eyes.
B.There is a powerful emotional bond between humans and dogs.
C.Dog’s eyes are watering due to tear ducts.
D.Dogs cry tears of joy when they reunited with their owners.
25、A few weeks ago, I called an Uber to take me to the Boston airport for a flight home for the holidays. As I slid into the back _________ of the car, the warm intonations (语调) of the driver’s accent washed over me in a _________ way.
Then I _________ that he was a recent West African immigrant with a few young children to _________ . As the daughter of two Ethiopian immigrants who made intense effort to _________ my success, I feel naturally close to him. I told him I was on a college _________ and headed home to visit my parents. That’s how he found out I went to Harvard. His _________ eyes glinted at me in the rearview window, and quickly we crossed the boundaries (边界) of rider and driver, I seemingly becoming his _________ .
And then came the fateful question: “ _________ do you study?” I answered “history and literature” and the pride in his voice __________ , as I knew it might. I didn’t even get to add “and African-American studies” before he cut in, with a voice thick with __________ , “All that work to get into Harvard, and you study history?”
In his view, I knew, I was __________ the biggest opportunity of my life. He went on to deliver the age-old __________ that all immigrant kids know. We are supposed to become doctors or lawyers to make money and send money back home. Contained in his plain words, the unspoken lesson, taught across __________ , is simple: Fulfill your role in the story of __________ mobility along the social ladder so your children can do the same.
I used to feel __________ and backed into a corner by the questioning, __________ now as a junior in college, I’m grateful for their support more than anything. This holiday season, I’ve promised myself I won’t get annoyed at their __________ . And I won’t defensively respond with “but I plan to go to law school!” When I get unrequested __________ . I’ll just smile and nod, and enjoy the __________ of the occasion.
【1】
A.seat
B.trunk
C.corner
D.part
【2】
A.unique
B.familiar
C.strange
D.fresh
【3】
A.understood
B.guessed
C.recalled
D.learned
【4】
A.care about
B.worry about
C.bring up
D.rely on
【5】
A.ensure
B.involve
C.prove
D.expect
【6】
A.project
B.test
C.break
D.trip
【7】
A.approving
B.puzzled
C.determined
D.doubtful
【8】
A.passenger
B.daughter
C.fan
D.hero
【9】
A.Where
B.How
C.When
D.What
【10】
A.rose
B.faded
C.appeared
D.remained
【11】
A.disappointment
B.excitement
C.embarrassment
D.amusement
【12】
A.taking
B.creating
C.wasting
D.offering
【13】
A.promise
B.conversation
C.lecture
D.order
【14】
A.countries
B.peers
C.communities
D.generations
【15】
A.upward
B.downward
C.backward
D.outward
【16】
A.curious
B.anxious
C.pessimistic
D.surprised
【17】
A.and
B.so
C.or
D.but
【18】
A.answers
B.questions
C.discussion
D.support
【19】
A.news
B.favor
C.demand
D.advice
【20】
A.silence
B.relief
C.warmth
D.luck
26、【写作内容】
假定你是英国学生Peter,在北京一中学习,于5月1日给朋友Mary写信,谈论北京与伦敦的异同。内容如下:
伦敦 | 北京 |
汽车靠左行 | 汽车靠右行 |
交通方便 | 交通方便 |
阴天多 | 晴天多 |
懂汉语的人少 | 懂英语的人多 |
学生较放松 | 学生学习勤奋 |
【写作要求】
文章必须包括所有内容要点,但不要逐条翻译,可适当发挥使短文连贯;
字数:80-100词,信的开头、结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
参考词汇:convenient 方便的
Dear Mary,
I am writing to tell you something different between London and Beijing.
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That’s all for today. Please write to me.
Yours lovely,
Peter