1、—What is the news about?
—According to the new law, people who are guilty of drunken driving ________ face a fine of up to 2000 yuan.
A.will B.may C.shall D.can
2、—Philip! Hurry up!
—________. We still have half an hour before the movie begins.
A. It doesn’t matter B. Take your time
C. It’s up to you D. It’s a deal
3、Li Jiaqi, a well-known live-streaming host in China, is reported________over 8 million followers on Weibo.
A.possessing B.to be possessing C.to have possessed D.having possessed
4、Some people believe that increasing TV violence is ____the minds of young people.
A.complaining B.poisoning C.exploding D.ignoring
5、Feminists point out that many textbooks ___________still portray women in stereotyped ways and often texts fail to include any discussion of women’s history at all.
A.in use
B.in place
C.in motion
D.in charge
6、Much disappointed as he was________in the job interview, he still had great confidence in his abilities.
A.to have failed
B.to fail
C.having failed
D.failing
7、These toys bricks are ______ different sizes, shapes and colors, but they are exactly the same ______.
A. in, in weights B. in, of weight C. of, in weight D. of, of weights
8、With the popularity of smart phones, people gradually lose the ______ for watching television, which makes TV a decoration of the house.
A.ambition B.appetite C.tolerance D.appeal
9、We will explore a different _______ to gathering information.
A.contribution
B.adventure
C.desire
D.approach
10、____ was in 1979 _____ I graduated from the university.
A.That; that B.It; that
C.That; when D.It; when.
11、Have you achieved something exciting or important? Do you want to ______ students with your experience?
A.inform
B.inspire
C.wander
D.desert
12、We will put off the picnic in the park until next week, ___________the weather may be better.
A.where
B.when
C.whom
D.which
13、He has been preparing for the conference since last week ________ he will deliver a speech on the reform of the company.
A.where
B.that
C.when
D.which
14、When the engine would not start, the mechanic inspected all the parts to find what was at ______.
A.wrong
B.trouble
C.fault
D.difficulty
15、Writing stories and articles _____what I enjoy most.
A.is B.are C.was D.were
16、Many appplicants were _________ without being admitted to.
A. turned up B. turned away
C. turned over D. turned in
17、Don’t take _____ for granted that he will keep his promise.
A. one B. it
C. this D. that
18、Every boy and every girl as well as some teachers who________to visit the museum________asked to be at the school gate before 6:30 in the morning.
A.are; are
B.are; is
C.is; is
D.is; are
19、If we learn some knowledge of first aid, it can make a real _____in time of accidents.
A.appointment
B.decision
C.deal
D.difference
20、Who _____ this book _____?
A. did; written B. was; written by
C. did; written D. was; written
21、The Undergoing Welfare Reform
While still in its early stages, welfare reform has already been judged a great success in many states -- at least in getting people off welfare. It's estimated that more than 2 million people have left the rolls since 1994.
In the past four years, welfare rolls in Athens County have been cut in half. But 70 percent of the people who left in the past two years took jobs that paid less than $6 an hour. The result: The Athens County poverty rate still remains at more than 30 percent -- twice the national average. For advocates for the poor, that's an indication that much more needs to be done.
"More people are getting jobs, but it's not making their lives any better," says Kathy Lairn, a policy analyst at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington.
A center analysis of US Census data nationwide found that last year, a greater percentage of single, female-headed households were earning money on their own, but that average income for these households actually went down.
But for many, the fact that poor people are able to support themselves almost as well without government aid as they did with it is in itself a huge victory.
"Welfare was a poison. It was a toxin that was poisoning the family," says Robert Rector, a welfare-reform policy analyst. "The reform is changing the moral climate in low-income communities. It's beginning to rebuild the work ethic, which is much more important."
Mr. Rector and others argued that once "the habit of dependency is cracked," then the country can make other policy changes aimed at improving living standards.
【1】Why don't people enjoy their lives better when they get jobs?
A.Because they are used to relying on welfare to make livings.
B.Because the cost of living is higher than before.
C.Because many families are not satisfied with their income.
D.Because their wages are very low.
【2】From the passage we know that the reconstruction of is the core of the reform.
A.government aids
B.work ethic
C.welfare funds
D.moral awareness
【3】From the example of the Athens Country, we know great efforts should be made for the poor to ________.
A.improve their living standards
B.help them be employed
C.get them off welfare.
D.increase their wage
【4】From the passage, it can be inferred that the author .
A.is completely certain about the success of welfare reform
B.thinks that welfare reform has done little good for the poor
C.considers welfare reform successful on the whole
D.insists welfare reform has increased the government's burden
22、A city in Denmark is about to become the first in the world to provide most of its citizens with fresh water using only the energy created from household wastewater.
The Marselisborg Wastewater Treatment Plant (MWTP) in Aarhus has undergone improvements that mean it can now produce more than 150 percent of the electricity needed to run the plant. The extra power can be used to pump drinking water around the city. As well as regularly powering the entire water system of 200, 000 people living in the inner city area, any unwanted electricity could be sold into the local power network.
The plant produces energy from the biogas which creates out of household wastewater. Carbon is removed from the wastewater and pumped into digesters (沼气池) kept at 38℃ filled with bacteria. These produce biogas — mostly methane — that is then burned to make heat and electricity.
Upgrading the facilities in Marselisborg required nearly €3 million, but Aarhus Water expects that to be recovered in just five years. Other cities in Denmark, including Copenhagen, have been trying to copy the example of Aarhus.
When talking about copying Denmark’s experience, Molly Walton, energy analyst at International Energy Agency, says, scientists and engineers would firstly have to improve energy efficiency; and it requires an enormous amount of money that could considerably increase the price of the water. Moreover, to work, the wastewater plant needs to be big enough to produce enough biogas, and even the wastewater has to be the right-mix. If it’s watered down by much storm or groundwater, it will be almost impossible to recover energy, Walton says.
With rising global temperatures, more energy will be needed to provide fresh water from other sources such as seawater. The city’s action may not solve the problems, but it is a big step in the right direction.
【1】What can we learn about the city Aarhus?
A.Aarhus can sell green energy to Denmark.
B.The plant in Aarhus can produce extra power.
C.The plant in Aarhus makes good use of carbon.
D.Aarhus is the first city to benefit from household wastewater.
【2】Why is it difficult to practise the way of MWTP?
A.The global temperature is rising.
B.Energy efficiency needs improving.
C.The plant is too big to produce biogas.
D.MWTP requires demanding conditions.
【3】What is Molly Walton’s attitude towards copying Denmark’s example?
A.Doubtful.
B.Negative.
C.Uninterested.
D.Positive.
【4】What does the passage mainly tell us?
A.Copying the example of Aarhus cost a lot.
B.MWTP has improved the processing of biogas.
C.A plant in Aarhus turns wastewater into energy.
D.The water service in Aarhus needs more energy.
23、Daylight Saving Time ended on November 6, and most Americans have turned their clocks back an hour. At 6:50 am these days, my sixth-grader, Joanna, is now awake. When she sets off for school, the sun has been up nearly a full hour. Just a 60-minute change has lightened both the morning and her mood(心情). At breakfast today, I think I even saw a smile.
When we move our clocks forward an hour, noon no longer is the time when the sun is near its highest point in the sky. Suddenly, body’s schedules don’t keep in step with solar, which is a big thing biologically(生物学上地).
Humans have long had a daily cycle of light and dark. That sets the paces of our bodies, from when we sleep and wake to when hormones(荷尔蒙) are let out. Morning light, in particular, means the time to wake up. Dark mornings and light evenings mean people’s body clocks don’t line up with the sun. That mismatch can influence sleep, making for sleepy people. In the evenings,if there’s still light in the sky, it messes with our brains. The brains of teens are even more sensitive(敏感的). Their brains wait an hour or two longer to let out melatonin, which tells the bodies of kids and adults alike that it’s time to go to sleep. Bedtime can be hard for older kid because they’re just not as sleepy as they used to be. And as I’ve leaned with my daughter, I you throw early school stat times in the mix, rising and shining can be even harder.
But when Daylight Saving Time begins again in March, we’ll also have to adjust(适应). I don’t know if my daughter will ever be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in the mornings (I’m not), but when mornings eventually get darker, experts’ advice may give us something to fall back on: regular sleep, meal and exercise.
【1】How did Joanna probably feel on the mornings during Daylight Saving Time?
A.Excited.
B.Sad.
C.Energetic.
D.Patient.
【2】Why does Daylight Saving Time have biological effects on children?
A.Their biological clock and the sun are mismatched.
B.An earlier bedtime leads to sleeplessness.
C.The lateness of waking up time causes tiredness.
D.Daylight Saving Time leads to too much sleep.
【3】How long does Daylight Saving Time last in the author’s place?
A.About five months.
B.About six months.
C.About eight months.
D.About eleven months.
【4】What is the author’s attitude to Daylight Saving Time?
A.Unclear.
B.Hopeful.
C.Unsupportive.
D.Uncaring.
24、 No trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to the Art Institute, which is the second largest art museum in the nation.
Opening hours:
Mon - Wed & Fri - Sun, 10:30 am - 5 pm; Thu, 10:30 am- 8 pm; closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Highlights:
The Modern Wing contains contemporary masterpieces by Dali, Matisse, Miro, Picasso, Pollock, and Warhol.
● View one of the world’s finest Impressionist collections, including masterpieces by Monet, Degas, Renoir, Seurat, Gauguin, and Van Gogh.
● Thorne Miniature Rooms offer a detailed view of European homes from the 16th century through the 1930s and American homes from the 17th century to 1940.
● The past returns as over 550 works from 4,000 years of art come together in Of Gods and Glamour, located in the beautiful new Mary and Michael Jaharis Galleries of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Art.
Advice for visitors:
● Free guided tours are available daily at noon.
● Free art-making activities are available for children each weekend from 11 am to 2 pm.
● Visit the Family Room in the Ryan Education Center, open daily from 10:30 am to 5 pm, and introduce your child to the museum’s collections with a variety of hands-on activities. Assemble (组装) puzzles based on masterpieces you’ll see in the galleries, build architectural wonders with colorful blocks, and learn about art through stories and games at Curious Corner.
● Check out the Lion’s Trial tour for children ages 5-10. This tour is especially designed for the young people in your group! Don’t miss it!
Getting there:
You can take the follow buses: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 14, 26, 28, 126, 143.
【1】The Art Institute of Chicago can be visited on ________.
A.Christmas Day
B.New Year’s Day
C.Thanksgiving Day
D.Independence Day
【2】Whose works can you see in the Impressionist collections?
A.Picasso’s
B.Monet’s
C.Pollock’s
D.Warhol’s
【3】What can children do at Curious Corner?
A.Hold a birthday party.
B.Join the Lion's Trail tour.
C.Communicate with artists.
D.Play with colorful blocks.
25、完形填空(共20小题;
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意,然后从下列各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Long time ago, there was a farmer who lived with his daughter. A young man fell in love with the farmer’s beautiful daughter and wished to _______ her. One day, he went to the farmer to _______ his permission. The farmer looked at him and said, “ Guy, stand out in that _______ . I’m going to release (释放) _______ bulls, one at a time. If you can _______ the tail of any one of the three bulls, you can marry my daughter.”
_______, the young man got out and stood in the field, _______ the first bull. The barn(牛棚) door _______ and out came the biggest bull that he had ever seen. He _______ that one of the next bulls had to be a better ________ than this one, so he ran over to the side and let the bull ________
A few ________ later, the barn door opened again. Unbelievable! The young man had never seen any bull so ________ and fierce as this one in his life. It stood there, pawing(扒) the ________ and eyeing the young man. “ What the next ________was like ? It had to be a better choice than this one,” he thought. He let the bull pass through again.
The door opened a third time. A ________ came across the young man’s face. This was the weakest bull that he had ever seen. “ This one was my bull,” he ________ to himself. As the bull came running by, he positioned himself just right and ________ at just the exact moment. He threw his hands to catch ...... But to his ________, the bull had no tail.
Life is full of opportunities. ________ catch the first one.
【1】
A.call
B.recognize
C.respect
D.marry
【2】
A.remember
B.copy
C.ask
D.answer
【3】
A.field
B.forest
C.river
D.building
【4】
A.two
B.three
C.four
D.five
【5】
A.see
B.cut
C.catch
D.discover
【6】
A.Immediately
B.Quietly
C.Finally
D.Proudly
【7】
A.talking about
B.thinking of
C.looking for
D.waiting for
【8】
A.moved
B.opened
C.broke
D.closed
【9】
A.decided
B.noticed
C.suggested
D.learned
【10】
A.rule
B.help
C.choice
D.reason
【11】
A.get up
B.go back
C.fall down
D.pass through
【12】
A.seconds
B.days
C.hours
D.months
【13】
A.famous
B.big
C.short
D.beautiful
【14】
A.house
B.wall
C.ground
D.door
【15】
A.fish
B.horse
C.bird
D.bull
【16】
A.pity
B.shame
C.smile
D.tear
【17】
A.explained
B.said
C.sang
D.flew
【18】
A.jumped
B.escaped
C.stopped
D.shouted
【19】
A.anger
B.surprise
C.joy
D.excitement
【20】
A.Never
B.Often
C.Seldom
D.Always
26、假定你是英语社团成员,上周,社团组织你们参观人工智能产品的展示。请给英语校报写一则报道,内容包括:
1.活动时间、地点;
2.展示内容;
3.你的憧憬。
注意:
1.词数 100 左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
3.题目已为你写好。
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