1、It is so ________ to be able to compare the quality and the prices from different online shops before I buy.
A.convenient
B.conventional
C.controversial
D.continuous
2、Not knowing what to do next, the girl _____ her parents for advice.
A.turned to
B.set up
C.escaped from
D.blew up
3、—I bought a digital camera in the store near our school yesterday.
—Really? Why not buy one on the Internet? It’s_________.
A.more expensive
B.less expensive
C.expensive
D.the most expensive
4、The singer gave a brilliant concert at the opera house, with two songs ______.
A.in large measure B.for good measure C.beyond measure D.in full measure
5、People have made some adaptations of this novel to make it more ________ to young readers.
A.available
B.approachable
C.accessible
D.adjustable
6、A singer and dancer ________ present at the party.
A.were
B.was
C.has
D.have
7、The questionnaire takes _________ ten to fifteen minutes to complete and can be used along with the assessment interview.
A.. mainly B. exactly
C. approximately D. precisely
8、______ some pennies , I think there are only nine pounds left in my pocket.
A. In addition B. Instead of
C. Rather than D. Apart from
9、—Do you have any problems if you this job?
—Well, I’m thinking about the working time.
A. offer B. will offer C. are offered
10、It is what you do rather than what you say __________ matters.
A.that B.what
C.which D.this
11、It ___ we had stayed together for a couple of weeks _____I found we are very different people.
A. was until; when B. was until; that
C. wasn’t until; when D. wasn’t until; that
12、Be careful! Don’t take the vase________ it were made of steel.
A.as long as
B.as soon as
C.as if
D.once
13、He suggested that the problems ______ paid special attention to.
A.referred to being
B.referring to being
C.referred to be
D.referring to be
14、The bell _______ the end of the period rang, interrupting our heated discussion.
A. to indicate B. indicating
C. indicates D. indicated
15、I am always grateful for Mr. Vamp, __________ warning I would have been drown in the river the way __________ other children did.
A.with whose; /
B.whose; in which
C.without whose;/
D.without whose; what
16、If the original price is $6, how much should I pay for the snack?
A.$6
B.$1.2
C.$4.8
17、Since your car ________ in the factory now, you can use mine.
A.is repaired
B.was repaired
C.has repaired
D.is being repaired
18、When it _____ renewable energy, what occur to me are solar energy and wind energy.
A. gets to B. turns to
C. comes to D. keeps to
19、一You really appreciate John Lenon’s performances, don’t you?
一______ I just like his soft voice.
A. Not at all
B. Not exactly
C.I can’t say anything more
D. I couldn’t agree more
20、—With the country’s pension fund gap becoming wider than ever, retirement age should be postponed immediately.
— Easier said than done _______ we take all factors into account, we shall be faced with some other social problems.
A.Unless
B.Even
C.When
D.Once
21、Stephen Hillenburg the US animator whose childhood summers on a Maine island later inspired him to create the famous cartoon Sponge Bob SquarePants (《海绵宝宝》), passed away on Nov. 26 at the age of 57.
Hillenburg was interested in the ocean as a child and developed a love for art. He studied Natural Resource Planning and Interpretation at college, with an emphasis on marine resources. “It dawned on me that if I was going to do a show on animals, I’d do a show about undersea animals--all the ones that I’m interested in and know a lot about,” Hillenburg told Enterlainrment Weekly in 2010. “I focused on the sponge because it’s one of the more special creatures.”
But although he wasn’t sure whether people would like a cartoon about the ocean, he stuck with it. “We just try to make ourselves laugh, then ask if it’s appropriate for children,” Hillenburg told The Associated Press in 2001. “The essence (精华) of the show is that SpongeBob is an innocent in a world of worldly characters.”
What Hillenburg probably didn’t expect was that the adventures of this “innocent” character in his underwater hometown would be such a success. There have been nearly 250 episodes to date. It has won several Emmy Awards, and has been shown in more than 60 languages.
SpongeBob was popular because he appealed not only 10 children but to older viewers as well, including college students, who held viewing parties for the show. Children liked SpongeBob’s innocence, teenagers and young adults loved the show’s humor, while the more mature enjoyed it as part of meme culture. But it was above all the character’s innocence that attracted people.
The show’s most important message, Hillenburg once said, “is that innocence prevails--which I don’t think it always does in real life”.
【1】What can we learn from the passage?
A.Hillenburg created Sponge Bob SquarePants especially for children.
B.Hllenburg was sure that Sponge Bob SquarePants would be a success at first.
C.Hillenburg’s educational background contributed to Sponge-Bob SquarePants.
D.Hillenburg’s childhood summers had nothing to do with Sponge Bob SquarePants.
【2】What makes Sponge-Bob SquarePants popular?
A.It attracts children, adults and old people.
B.It has won Emmy Awards for many times.
C.It focuses on the innocence of SpongeBob.
D.It is about very unusual undersea creatures.
【3】The underlined word in the last paragraph can be replaced by “ .”
A.wins
B.happens
C.counts
D.grows
22、Beijing has hundreds of hotels and hostels (招待所). So there are many places to stay whether you want to enjoy rich history or modern culture.
The Hotels in Central Beijing
Central Beijing is the historic heart of Beijing. Now it is home to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Chang'an Avenue, Wangfujing Street, Beihai Park, as well as some important museums such as National Museum of China and National Art Museum of China.
Hotels in this area suit those who are interested in the imperial relic sites. Wangfujing area is also popular with shops and restaurants.
The Hotels in Northeast Beijing
Northeast Beijing is the most developed area in Beijing. It accommodates Beijing’s central business district and international companies.
Hotels in this area are not really considered to be the best place to stay and enjoy the tourist sights because of high expense, but it does have some interesting sites such as Sanlitun Bar Street and Chaoyang Park.
The Hotels in Northwest Beijing
The northwest Beijing mixes the universities and colleges in Beijing, Zhongguancun and the imperial garden. The important attractions include Summer Palace, Western Hills and Fragrant Hills Park,
Hotels in this area mainly serve academic (学术的) and business travelers.
The Hotels in South Beijing
The south Beijing has a slow pace (节奏) of life without many shining architectures or the modern styles of the north and northeast Beijing. The south Beijing is home to many hostels and courtyard hotels as well as some medium and high-class hotels.
Important attractions nearby include Liulichang Cultural Street, Temple of Heaven and Museum of Natural History.
【1】What is special about Central Beijing?
A.People here live a slow pace life.
B.It is full of historical culture.
C.Many universities are located here.
D.It is home to many international companies.
【2】Which hotels mainly serve academic travelers?
A.The hotels in northwest Beijing.
B.The hotels in central Beijing.
C.The hotels in northeast Beijing.
D.The hotels in south Beijing.
【3】What is the text written for?
A.Telling the history of the hotels in Beijing.
B.Recording common people's life in Beijing.
C.Comparing hotel expenses in several areas of Beijing.
D.Introducing some hotels for visitors to Beijing.
23、
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41, 200, 000 AMERICANS ARE FOOD INSECURE (Meaning they don’t know when and how they’ll get their next meal) | WANT TO DOSOMETHING? One way to stem the tide of hunger is via neighborhood food banks. They need three things: money, your time, and food. If you plan on donating food, here are the items food banks need most: ●Applesauce ●Boxed meals ●Canned chicken ●Canned chili ●Canned fish(tuna, salmon) ●Cooking oils ●Crackers ●Dried herbs and spices ●Nuts ●Peanut butter ●Whole-grain cereal (Note: Avoid items with glass packaging because they can be broken in transport. Pop-top ans are a plus—no opener needed.) | |
13 MILLION AMERICAN CHILDERN FACE HUNGER—THAT’S 1 IN 6 KIDS | 1.5 MILLION Veterans receive food stamps | |
27% of households with incomes Above the federal poverty level Are food insecure | ||
18.7% Of Mississippians are food Insecure (Highest rate of all states) | 5.4 MILLION Senior citizens currently face food insecurity in America. Lack of transportation, functional limitations, and health problems are major factors. | |
8.7% Of Hawaiians are food Insecure (Lowest rate of all states) | ||
$1 donated to Feeding America will buy 10 meals for people facing hunger in America. | ||
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【1】According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A.Those Americans who live above the poverty line won’t go hungry.
B.13 million American children are food insecure for lack of transportation.
C.Among all the states in the USA, food insecurity in Mississippi is severest.
D.Neighborhood banks have no additional requirements for food packaging.
【2】What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
A.To warn readers against dangers of insecure food.
B.To urge readers to help the poor out of poverty.
C.To inform readers of the severe food shortage in America.
D.To advocate readers contributing to food relief in America.
24、Tea production in Sri Lanka has thrived for decades. The tea gardens in Hatton, Sri Lanka are actually large tea estates. The best tea usually comes from plants grown on high grounds, the cool hilltops with rows and rows of tea plants. The plants are about one meter apart. The plant is often pruned so that it remains only 60 to 90 centimeters high. Pruning is important because it encourages the growth of tender shoots, or young leaves. It is from these shoots that the best tea is got.
Practically all the tea pickers are women. The estates prefer to employ women pickers because they are more careful. Their thin fingers can easily remove the twin leaves and new shoots from the plant, which are the parts used for processing tea. The pickers carry large baskets into which they throw their pickings. A skilled worker can harvest between 9 to 14 kilograms of tea leaves a day. Usually new shoots can be picked from the plants about every ten or fifteen days.
Processing tea shoots into our familiar dry tea leaves requires great care and skill. There are various methods of processing depending on the type of tea required. For black tea, the young green leaves are first spread out shelves to dry. This process removes much of its water and the leaves become soft. After this, the leaves are passed through heavy rollers. This operation will press the leaves for juices which give the tea both its color and taste. Then the leaves are spread out on floors and left to ferment(发酵)under wet conditions. Fermentation develops the rich taste of black tea. The fermented leaves are then dried with a hot-air blower until they become rolled-up black leaves. The final step is to sort and grade them before the black tea is ready for sale to countries all over the world.
【1】The underlined word pruning means .
A. reasonable use of chemicals
B. regular cutting of the plants
C. frequent watering
D. loosening the soil
【2】How many processing steps are mentioned in the last paragraph?
A. Six B. Five C. Four D. Three
【3】What does the author imply in the passage?
A. Fermentation is a must to enrich the flavour of black tea.
B. Women pickers are welcomed because they can easily find the twin leaves.
C. Tea production has long been prosperous in Sri Lanka.
D. Tea pickings can be done biweekly.
25、I was traveling by train from Perth to Central one morning. Quietly sitting there reading, I found myself suddenly listening to the train guard’s____. As I looked up from my paper, I noticed other passengers,____absorbed in their smart phones, also appeared to be listening. Why did they____this message so much?
As best I can recall, the guard said something along the____, “Good Morning, everyone! This is the 7:35 a.m. train from Perth to Central and we are right on time. It is really a____morning in Sydney today! The sun is shining, birds are____, and all’s right with the world. I trust you have a great day wherever you’re going. Thanks for____my train and I hope to see you again soon. Have a great day.”
Everyone started smiling, even the____talking to one another, all about the guard’s____and how good it made everyone feel.
I was thinking about this and as I exited the train, I____the Guard’s cabin to thank him, only to be told he had just finished his____and was on his way home.
Then I____down the stairs. At the bottom, I finally____the young guard.
“Are you the guard on the 7:35 train from Perth?”
“Oh, oh, yes, yes.” replied the guard, a bit____at first.
“Well, I just want to thank you for your message. It is so upbeat and pleasant. Thank you for giving us such a good____to the day. Please_____doing it.”
When people are happy in their____, it shows in what they do and say, which will make a____to each other. Can you imagine the conversation that guard would have at table when he____home, “Guess what happened to me today—a customer actually____me!”
【1】
A.announcement
B.explanation
C.appreciation
D.arrangement
【2】
A.confidently
B.deliberately
C.anxiously
D.previously
【3】
A.object to
B.pay attention to
C.get across
D.give out
【4】
A.rows
B.texts
C.lines
D.passages
【5】
A.busy
B.violent
C.free
D.lovely
【6】
A.falling
B.singing
C.trembling
D.hiding
【7】
A.leaving
B.decorating
C.taking
D.cleaning
【8】
A.friends
B.cleaners
C.acquaintances
D.strangers
【9】
A.message
B.instruction
C.requirement
D.warning
【10】
A.watched
B.approached
C.ignored
D.escaped
【11】
A.shift
B.speech
C.advertisement
D.vacation
【12】
A.went
B.fell
C.raced
D.broke
【13】
A.missed
B.caught
C.mistook
D.avoided
【14】
A.honored
B.relaxed
C.moved
D.shocked
【15】
A.arrangement
B.conclusion
C.start
D.excuse
【16】
A.keep
B.remember
C.imagine
D.risk
【17】
A.lecture
B.work
C.challenge
D.traveling
【18】
A.conversation
B.promise
C.difference
D.compromise
【19】
A.got
B.left
C.missed
D.drove
【20】
A.followed
B.frightened
C.embarrassed
D.thanked
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。
A Water Boy
It was the longest heat wave anyone could remember, and Sebastian couldn’t wait to cool off at the beach with his dad. Before heading out of town, they stopped at the library down the street to return a few books.
Sebastian noticed several workers on the library roof. “What are they doing?” he asked. Dad watched them for a moment. “Fixing the roof.” He shook his head as they drove away. “Hot day for that. I worked as a roofer for a few years. Hardest job I ever had.”It was then that an idea flashed across Sebastian’s head:I bet they could need some drinking water. But the idea disappeared just quickly from the ten-year-old’s mind, for his thoughts all turned to swimming.
The sea was perfect for swimming, and the light wind cooled the air. But all too soon they were headed home. Sebastian was half listening to the car radio when the DJ gave the weather report. “The record breaking heat will continue throughout the afternoon,”she added. “If you have to be outside, remember to drink enough water.” What the DJ said reminded Sebastian of his just-finished soccer camp. Even with frequent water breaks, it had been terribly hot. His jersey stuck to his skin so stubbornly at the end of each day that he could hardly pull it off. Suddenly, Sebastian remembered the roofers. “What happened to them?”Sebastian thought to himself. He immediately asked his dad to drive to the library.
注意:
1.续写词数应为100左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When they reached there, the roofers were still working in the heat.
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The roofers all climbed down happily for a water break.
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