1、A diet________plant lite can help with the prevention of heart disease and even cancer.
A.basing on B.to be based on C.based on D.to base on
2、Before our study we did not have data that could tell us __ those changes were small or large .
A. that B. how C. when D. whether
3、Planning so ahead ________ no sense—so many things will have changed by next year.
A.made
B.is making
C.makes
D.has made
4、The number 9. 11 is a special number, ______, I think, that will be remembered by the Americans for ever.
A. what B. it
C. which D. one
5、We are living in an age ________ online shopping is part of our daily life.
A.that
B.when
C.where
D.which
6、Helen had to shout ________ above the sound of the music.
A.getting herself hear
B.to get herself hear
C.getting herself heard
D.to get herself heard
7、You may not have noticed that problem, but you could never withdraw it ______ regretful about your decision.
A.should you feel B.you should feel
C.had you left D.you had left
8、This summer holiday, many foreign students _______ to China for a holiday.
A. come B. have come
C. had come D. came
9、______ mothers made them have piano lessons.
A.Peter and Anne
B.Peter's and Anne' s
C.Peter's and Anne
D.Peter and Anne's
10、Ann _______ English literature in college, but now she's one of the most famous designers.
A.studied B.had studied C.has studied D.was studying
11、I think she’s very ________ of being the only person in the office who didn't have a university education.
A.confident
B.considerate
C.conscious
D.convinced
12、Give me a chance, ________ I’ll give you a wonderful surprise.
A. if B. or C. and D. while
13、---What did your parents think about your decision?
---They always let me do_________ I think I should.
A. when B. that
C. how D. what
14、I like getting up early and climbing mountains in summer. The morning air is so good ________.
A.to breathe
B.breathed
C.breathing
D.to be breathed
15、— Can I lie about seeing a text because I was too busy or lazy to respond to it?
— Receiving a text does not necessarily mean you have to respond. Why waste a perfectly good lie ________ the truth will serve?
A. unless B. until
C. when D. while
16、 It is reported that a space station ______ on the moon in years to come.
A.will be building
B.will be built
C.has been building
D.has been built
17、The idea of me going to New York was seeming more and more real, and though this generally filled me with a nervous, if conflicted, excitement, the image of me and Teddy __________ on New Year's Eve left me feeling unbearably lonely.
A.hanging out together B.releasing all of the tension and uncertainty
C.dropping out D.graduating from high school
18、If a water pipe starts ______, what should you do at once?
A.to be leaked
B.leaked
C.leaking
D.leak
19、The young girl was _____ to ask such a simple question and nodded like the others.
A. shamed B. ashamed C. shameful D. shameless
20、A study shows the students who are engaged in after-school activities are happier than _________who are not.
A.ones
B.those
C.these
D.them
21、 Sitting close with your little ones from an early age and enjoying a book together is always a great way to spend time, but do you know reading to your children has a whole range of benefits that will give them a flying start in life?
Firstly, it’s a great introduction to vocabulary. Seeing an adult sounding out the words and linking them to the shapes on the page begins to build up vocabulary that they will use for the rest of their life.
Then there are a variety of good effects of hearing stories which improve their minds and develop social awareness and sills. At a time when they are perhaps stuck indoors more than ever before, reading is the best way to motivate children’s imagination. They can travel to the moon, meet the Gruffalo and pop in to a chocolate factory all before they’ve even had lunch!
There’s no better way to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes than reading their story and seeing things from another’s point of view is a great way to build empathy (共鸣), tolerance and qualities needed. There are some fantastic children’s books which show characters acting as strong role models. These stories can encourage future leaders and thinkers, so every child can feel they can achieve their dreams, from the Little Leaders series to Bedtime Stories for Rebel Girls.
Now is the perfect time to build up a library of excellent reads ready for children to enjoy now and in the future. They will create memories to last a lifetime. On top of the benefits for your little ones, it’s fun, relaxing and a great chance to go back and reread the best books from your own childhood.
【1】What does the undefined phrase “pop in to” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.Visit. B.Start. C.Build. D.Leave.
【2】In which aspect does “Bedtime Stories for Rebel Girls?” do good to children?
A.Going to bed easily at bedtime. B.Building good qualities.
C.Playing a leader’s role. D.Bringing back sweet memories.
【3】What is the text mainly about?
A.Children’s reading habits. B.Children’s reading materials.
C.Benefits of reading to children. D.Ways of reading children’s books.
【4】What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A.To explain. B.To inform. C.To describe. D.To appeal.
22、阅读理解。
For twenty years, I saved all my college course notes and textbooks: that's a lot of paper.
Worse, it's not easy to carry them around — and trust me, they aren't light — on at least seven moves. Yet I never once looked at them. They sat in our basement, covered in a thick layer of dust. If books and papers could wonder, they'd wonder why they were still under our stairs after all those years. When would the Big Day come?
Well, the Big Day eventually did arrive; only it was different than expected. My wife, always more accepting changes than I am, finally talked me into clearing out the entire mess.
The pain I experienced was also unexpected. What hurt me was to come across those terrible papers I'd written, which reminded me of my poor study habits, and an embarrassing lack of comprehension. It was great to get rid of them. But it was also a clearing of personal history.
At first, I struggled with this. The truth was in the record that my books, my notes, and my papers were primary source materials, documenting an important time in my life. To clear them out was to clear out the truth.
What I've learned since taking this leap is that the process is more important than the truth. I feel as if much of my real education during my college years isn't in the documents but now in me.
So I am glad to free myself of this physical burden. And what's better is that I don't need to look back to those painful moments. They belong to the past.
You might want to consider doing something similar, either under the stairs of your basement or in your mind.
What is the personal rubbish piling in your life? Clear it out and make your life awesome.
【1】Why was the author finally determined to desert all the college materials?
A.Because his wife persuaded him to.
B.Because they were of no use at all.
C.Because they were heavy on the moves.
D.Because they occupied space too long.
【2】The author struggled at the very beginning for ________.
A.a sense of pain
B.a sense of embarrassment
C.a sense of regret for the past
D.a sense of losing part of his history
【3】What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?
A.The past experiences.
B.The wasted collegerelated materials.
C.The rubbish in the basement.
D.Physical and psychological mess.
【4】What would be the best title for the passage?
A.Let It Go B.Sort It Out
C.Give up the Past D.Forget the History
23、What would happen today, if there was an accident at your workplace? Would employees know what to do? Would the injured person get the best possible care?
When an accident happens, a first-aid programme that meets the requirements of the law and is made to the type and size of the workplace can really make a difference between life and death, or between recovery and lasting disablement (伤残).
Employers should make sure that all employees know where emergency information is posted at the workplace. The emergency notice should show the phone numbers of the closest ambulance service, rescue unit, fire police station, and hospital. The amount of time it takes to look up one of these important numbers can make a big difference to a seriously injured person. The place of first-aid equipment and rescue equipment should also be posted.
All workplaces should have a person with first-aid or medical training in case of an emergency. First-aid equipment and supplies, including a variety of dressings and instruments, as well as an up-to-date first-aid book, should be stored where they can be reached quickly and easily in case of an accident. These supplies should be inspected frequently, making sure they are kept in sanitary (卫生的) and usable conditions and re-stored after use. Larger workplaces may need more than one fully-equipped first-aid bag.
In lonely workplaces, emergency supplies and an action plan are especially important. At least one person trained in first aid should always be on-site (在现场的). If first aid is not given properly, it can sometimes hurt rather than help an injured person, or even be harmful to the person giving first aid.
All workers should know who is trained to give first aid on-site, where first-aid equipment is put, and what medical professionals or medical instruments should be found if a medical emergency happens.
【1】What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?
A.The importance of a proper first-aid programme at the workplace.
B.The possibility to make a first-aid programme.
C.The requirements of the law about a first-aid programme.
D.Difference between the type and size of the workplace.
【2】What should you do for a seriously injured person?
A.Report the present conditions to the employers.
B.Give first aid to him right away all by yourself.
C.Look up and call the emergency telephone numbers quickly.
D.Run to the rescue centre to get first-aid equipment.
【3】Why are first-aid equipment and supplies stored in workplaces?
A.To be reached quickly and used to rescue in time.
B.To meet the requirements of the government.
C.To deal with the inspection of higher departments.
D.To make a medical training for the employees.
【4】According to the text, what are all workers required to do?
A.Be responsible for the result of the injured person.
B.Know the exact place of first-aid equipment.
C.Be trained to give first aid to the injured in an accident.
D.Be far away from the accident place.
24、Teacher, Lawyer, Doctor—when someone says "career", these classic jobs are the first ones you think about, right? We've found four uncommon careers with awesome and unusual benefits.
Chief Listening Officer
You may not have heard of a Chief Listening Officer, but they've probably heard from you. CLOs closely monitor social platforms and conversations to keep an eye (and ear!) on what's being said about their company or brand. Your work enables a fast response to any and all complaints, questions, or misinformation.
Why it's awesome: This job is on the rise. As more organizations rely on social media for market research and customer service, the position of CLO will only become more important.
Food Stylist
Mouth-watering restaurant commercials and wasteful magazine photographs of delicious food don't come easy: It takes the work of a food stylist to make it all happen. Armed with cooking skills, creative style, and tools ranging from lipstick to lard, you get food ready for its photograph.
Why it's awesome: This is one of those rare cooking jobs that provide chances to create, but don't require you to slave away in a restaurant kitchen.
Global Mobility Consultant
As a global mobility consultant, you help employees make smooth transitions (过渡)into their new homes—whether it's in Bangkok, Berlin, or the next state over.
Why it's awesome: If you're the type who enjoys traveling and likes learning about other cultures, systems and traditions, this career could be a perfect fit. As companies continue to expand across borders, this position is expected to grow by 21 percent over the next few years.
Computational Linguist
Computational Linguists help computers and humans communicate with each other. More specifically, you create computer programs that can translate, transcribe, and comprehend regular, human language.
Why it's awesome: This field is the front line for exciting technological areas like speech recognition and artificial intelligence. In other words, you could help create robots.
【1】What does a Chief Listening Officer do?
A.Do market research.
B.Listen to chief officers.
C.Respond to customers' opinions.
D.Track social platforms and conversations.
【2】What is vital if you want to be a food stylist?
A.Hard work in a restaurant kitchen.
B.Restaurants and delicious food.
C.Cooking skills and creativity.
D.Commercials and magazines.
【3】What may contribute to the growing need for global mobility consultants?
A.People's love for travel.
B.People's interest in other cultures.
C.Employees ‘desire for great progress.
D.Companies ‘tendency to expand globally.
【4】What are computational linguists good at according to the text?
A.Both computers and languages.
B.Communicating with others.
C.Speech recognition.
D.Creating robots.
25、 I lost my sight when I was four years old by falling off a car and landing on my head. Now I am thirty-two. I can vaguely remember the brightness of ______ and what color red is. It would be _____ to see again, but a (n) _____ can do strange things to people. I don’t mean I would prefer to go without my eyes. I simply mean that the loss of them made me appreciate more what I had ____.
My parents and my teachers saw something in me — a _____ to live — which I didn’t see, and they made me want to fight in out with ______.
The hardest lesson I had to learn was to believe in myself. I am not talking about simply the kind of_____ that helps me down so unfamiliar staircase alone. I ___ something bigger than that: a confidence that I am, despite being _____ , a real, positive person; that there is a special place where I can make myself fit.
It took me years to discover and strengthen this confidence. It had to start with the easy and simple things. Once a man gave me an indoor baseball. I thought he was laughing at me and I was ______ . “I can’t use this,” I said. “Take with you,” he urged me, “and roll it around.” The words _____ in my head. “Roll it around!” By rolling the ball I could _____ where it went. This gave me an idea how to achieve a goal I had thought impossible before; playing baseball. At Philadelphia’s Overbook School for the Blind I ____ a successful variation of baseball. We called it ground ball.
I have set ahead of me a series of goals and then tried to reach them, one at a time. I had to be clear about my _______. It was no good crying for something that I knew at the start was _____ out of reach because that only invited bitterness of failure. I would fail something anyway, but on the average I made progress.
【1】A.sky B.cloud C.sunshine D.mist
【2】A.helpful B.wonderful C.hopeful D.successful
【3】A.disaster B.environment C.incident D.wonder
【4】A.lost B.left C.used D.cared
【5】A.purpose B.potential C.pressure D.preparation
【6】A.energy B.happiness C.luck D.blindness
【7】A.self-respect B.self-control C.self-confidence D.self-defence
【8】A.think B.consider C.guess D.mean
【9】A.imperfect B.perfect C.unfair D.fair
【10】A.worried B.encouraged C.shocked D.hurt
【11】A.stuck B.impressed C.occupied D.held
【12】A.see B.hear C.notice D.observe
【13】A.invented B.discovered C.instructed D.directed
【14】A.experience B.advantages C.knowledge D.limitation
【15】A.hardly B.wildly C.highly D.deeply
26、阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Ben raced out of school. Christmas holidays! When he got home, he went to check on his pony, Scout. He slipped him a candy, and Scout nuzzled(用口鼻轻擦)his shoulder. Ben started toward the house and found his older brother Jack starting the snowmobile(雪地机动车)to deliver gas to Uncle Mike. Ben jumped on the back and joined him.
They set of slowly. The snow was fresh and deep on the remote mountain path. When they arrived, Jack went over with the gas can. Ben looked up the mountain and saw something moving. He got binoculars(望远镜)and saw two animals. Could it be a horse? Jack climbed back on the snowmobile and asked Ben to leave. When Ben told Jack he saw horses up in the snowy trees, Jack didn't believe it. Ben looked back up the mountain, but he couldn't see anything.
At dinner Ben told his father he saw two horses up on the mountain today. “If they are horses, they must be trapped by all this snow." said his dad. "If they're trapped, we have to do something," said Ben, his voice rising.
His dad looked at Jack. "Well, in the morning go and take a look. Take the gun and some hay(干草). If they look as if they can survive, give them the hay. If not…"Jack looked serious, and slowly nodded. Ben knew what the gun was for, and his chest went cold.
In the morning, they set off in the cold snow. When they got to the place where Ben had seen the horses, they stopped and looked up using binoculars. No horses. They waited for a few minutes.
"I see them. They' re horses. Let's take the snowmobile up there. "Ben suddenly exclaimed. They drove the snowmobile in the deep snow and finally reached the place. "Oh no!" said Ben "They're starving!" One of the horses had lost a lot of hair, and their tails were almost gone. Their eyes were lifeless and tired.
Paragraph 1: Jack walked around the horses.
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Paragraph 2: The two brothers went from door to door asking everyone to come and help.
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