1、— Haven't seen you for ages! Where have you been?
— I went to Xinjiang and ___________ for one year, teaching as a volunteer.
A. stay
B. has stayed
C. have stayed
D. had stayed
2、The quality of the goods in this firm is _______ to the customers, as there has been no complaint since it was founded.
A. guaranteed B. pretended C. demanded D. extended
3、Water is very _______ for those buried in the mine.
A.clear
B.controversial
C.common
D.critical
4、 It was when she was about to go to bed ______the telephone rang.
A.since B.as C.that D.then
5、The media________ the trade-unions for years and the unions have called for a change.
A.has been attacking
B.has been attacked
C.had attacked
D.had been attacked
6、My father is a teacher, who ________ in a school since 1998.
A.works
B.worked
C.was working
D.has been working
7、The treaty gave them a large reservation in ______ is now Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.
A.where
B.which
C.that
D.what
8、Lady Gaga has put off her concerts because of the difficulties ______ by the strikes.
A.causing B.being caused C.caused D.having caused
9、I can do nothing________ make a sincere apology to you.
A.instead of
B.more than
C.other than
D.rather than
10、If you _______hard then, you ______ in the comfortable officer now.
A. had studied;would be sitting
B. study;are
C. have studied; would be sitting
D. studied; are sitting
11、As long as you know what you really want, you can choose kind of life you like.
A.however B.whatever C.whenever D.which
12、We know for sure that the Venus Fly-Trap ______ insects for food.
A.catches B.holds C.masters D.kidnaps
13、The old man is ______ under the tree and ______ a paper.
A.sitting, reading B.sleeping, looking
C.sleeping, reading D.sitting, looking
14、—How are you getting along with your German, Kate?
—Oh, Mr.Black, I’m so tired of it.Maybe I should drop out _____ it kills me.
A.when B.after C.while D.before
15、Hiking by oneself can be fun and good for health.It may also be good for________building.
A.respect
B.friendship
C.reputation
D.character
16、My parents as well as I ______ glad to hear the news that you have succeeded.
A.are
B.am
C.is
D.was
17、-The online shopkeeper has made an apology for his rude behavior.
-OK. If you’re still not satisfied, you can _______ compensation.
A. claim B. afford
C. sacrifice D. dismiss
18、Sir Ranulph, _________is a distant cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, was born into a wealthy family.
A.who
B.whom
C.what
D.that
19、The power supply in this city has been completely________, causing a factories to stop their production.
A.knocked down
B.knocked out
C.broken up
D.broken away
20、They were so popular that their fans formed clubs in order to get more familiar ________ them.
A.for
B.with
C.by
D.at
21、阅读理解。
Haikou—A shark was killed after being dragged to shore at Yalong Berth beach in Sanya, South China’s Hainan Province, on Sunday afternoon.
It was the first time a shark had been caught in the beach area, a popular tourist site in Hainan.
Local fishermen said they caught the 3-meter-long, l-ton shark by chance when they were fishing in sea water 1,000 metres deep near the beach.
Police temporarily protected the shark while oceanographers(海洋学家) decided whether it was a species belonging to State protection.
Fishermen later killed and sold the shark after oceanographers confirmed that it was a whale shark and therefore not under State protection.
The shark was believed to have drifted into the area from the deep sea due to strong waves caused last week by Typhoon Imbudo.It had no open injuries but experts said they believed it suffered from internal bleeding.
Local police officer Fu Chenggeng said beachgoers should not feel threatened by sharks because the fish never attack human beings on their own initiative.Fu said he had never heard of any shark attacks at the Sanya beach since he first started work there eight years ago.
However, police said they will improve the security system to safeguard tourists’ safety on the beach.
【1】A possible title of the article should be______.
A.Tourists in Danger
B.Killing Whale Shark
C.Shark Caught in Beach Area
D.Whale Shark in Danger
【2】From the article it can be learned______.
A.the shark was caught because of obvious injuries
B.the number of the whale shark may be small
C.typhoon Imbudo may have brought the shark to the area
D.it’s not unusual to see a shark on the beach
【3】The underlined word“confirmed”probably means______.
A.said B.believed
C.thought D.made sure
22、 In the UK, shoppers spent over £365 million on mushrooms over the last year, making them the nation’s third most popular vegetable after potatoes and tomatoes. And mushrooms are now more popular than carrots, onions, broccoli and peppers because they are an excellent source of B vitamins, which are needed for a healthy diet. That is good news especially for many teenagers trying to lose weight.
Today most teenagers are keen about food with a lot of fat, oil, salt and sugar. People call this kind of food “junk food”. But bad eating habits go beyond fast food. We find many teenagers eat unhealthily. Some don’t have breakfast before they go to school. During the day, some don’t have a proper meal for lunch. In a recent survey at one school, scientists found that over two thirds of the students didn’t follow a healthy diet. They didn’t like vegetables, and many of them didn’t like to eat fruits. They preferred to eat food with a lot of salt, sugar, or fat.
Parents today also worry about their children’s diet. Some doctors give the following advice:
. Teenagers shouldn’t eat too much junk food.
. Don’t eat food with too much salt. Salt can cause high blood pressure in the future.
. Teenagers should eat food without much fat, oil and sugar.
. Eat some fruits and vegetables every day, which are rich in vitamins and have little fat.
. Drink more milk. Milk will help their bones grow.
. Teenagers need to eat breakfast every day. It is good for their body and mind.
【1】Which is the most popular vegetable in the UK?
A.Mushrooms. B.Potatoes. C.Tomatoes. D.Carrots.
【2】There is a fact that .
A.today all teenagers are overweight.
B.scientists found two thirds of the students didn’t have a healthy diet.
C.parents are worried about their children’s diet today.
D.milk, fruits and vegetables are not good for children.
【3】After reading the doctor’s advice, we know it’s right to .
A.eat junk food. B.eat food with too much salt.
C.drink milk and eat junk food often. D.eat vegetables that are rich in vitamins.
【4】The main purpose of the passage is to tell the children .
A.how to keep a healthy diet. B.to eat fruits and vegetables, especially mushrooms.
C.how to have a proper meal for lunch. D.not to eat junk food which has a lot of fat.
23、Terry Evanshen was one of Canadian football’s greatest receivers. He played every down (进攻) as if it was his last. Though he had made great achievements, Terry’s memories of his playing days have been completely lost.
It was in the summer of 1988 after he retired from playing that his career in sales was taking off. One day in July, Terry, on his way home from work, had a terrible car accident. He was knocked unconscious, and within minutes he was rushed to the nearby hospital.
Three weeks later, he woke up. However, it became obvious that Terry’s injuries were far more serious than whatever damage had been done to his body. A lifetime of memories had been completely wiped clean. He had been all but reduced to the level of a baby; everything from his ability to talk and walk to his understanding of what it meant to be a husband and a father was all gone.
At age 44, Terry Evanshen would be starting all over again. Luckily he had the support of his family, helped by small victories and a renewed bond between him and his three daughters like when they taught him how to play football again.
In 1992, his recovery really began to pick up steam. It has taken years to rebuild his shattered (破碎的) life, but today, more than 20 years since his playing days, Terry is a popular public speaker. He tells his story of perseverance (坚持不懈) and courage. “Never forget, we’re all in this game of life together. We will get to the finishing line, one day at a time, one moment at a time, but celebrate the journey. Seize today, because yesterday is gone and is never coming back.” As the subject of the most watched Canadian movie of 2005, The Man Who Lost Himself, Evanshen says his family has been his most important treasure. He refuses to be a victim, saying he is a survivor.
【1】In 1988, Evanshen was .
A.a businessman
B.a public speaker
C.a football player
D.a father of two daughters
【2】After the car accident happened, what was the worst thing for Evanshen?
A.He would never drive again.
B.He couldn’t stand up any more.
C.He suffered a serious physical injury.
D.He lost his memories and all his ability.
【3】What’s the best title for the text?
A.Terry Evanshen’s Life
B.A Great Football Player
C.The Man Who Lost Himself
D.What’s a Persevering Person Like?
【4】Which of the following word can be the best to describe Terry Evanshen’s story?
A.Admirable.
B.Inspiring.
C.Rewarding.
D.Imaginary.
24、Scientists have proved the idea wrong that women are underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industries because of biological differences which affect their math skills. Girls and boys have similar brains and are equally able when it comes to understanding math, according to the study.
The research involved 104 children aged between 3 to 10 years old, 55 of whom were girls. The kids watched an educational video featuring math concepts such as counting and addition, while the scientists recorded their brain activity using an MRI scanner. The team then compared all the scan results. According to the data, there was no difference between the children’s brain functions or development. And the boys and girls appeared to be equally tuned into the videos. The team also looked at the results of a math ability test taken by 97 children aged between 3 and 8 years old, 50 of whom were girls. Both genders performed equally well, regardless of age.
Between 2015 and 2016, women made up only 35.5 percent of STEM students in the US, 32.6 percent of masters courses, and 33.7 percent at PhD level. Jessica Cantlon, professor of developmental neuroscience at Carnegie Mellon University and senior author of the paper, commented in a statement: “Science doesn’t align with folk beliefs. We see that children’s brains function similarly regardless of their gender so hopefully we can redefine expectations of what children can achieve in mathematics.”
Cantlon said: “Typical socialization can enlarge small differences between boys and girls that can snowball into how we treat them in science and math. We need to be aware of these origins to ensure we aren’t the ones causing the gender unfairness.”
Alyssa Kersey, postdoctoral scholar at the University of Chicago and first author on the paper, said in a statement: “I’s not just that boys and girls are using the math network in the same ways but that similarities are evident across the entire brain. This is an important reminder that humans are more similar to each other than we are different.”
【1】How did the researchers know of the children’s brain functions?
A.By using an MRI scanner.
B.By asking them questions.
C.By testing their experiment abilities.
D.By recording an educational video.
【2】What does the underlined phrase “align with” in paragraph 3 mean?
A.Vary with.
B.Deal with.
C.Fight with.
D.Agree with.
【3】What causes the gender gap in STEM field according to Cantlon?
A.The different interests.
B.The gender unfairness.
C.The gender imbalance.
D.The biological differences.
【4】What does Alyssa Kersey think of the result of the study?
A.Controversial.
B.Significant.
C.Unexpected.
D.Absurd.
25、 When I was in my twenties, I travelled alone through the UK. In order to _____ locations that the public transportation couldn't get to, I bought a(n)_____ car, drove around for three months and sold it before I returned to Australia. The car cost most of my money, so I lived mainly on _____ during that trip, it being cheap and filling. In Ireland, my _____ was stolen, and it was impossible to get another. So for the rest of the trip I _____ in my car for being too poor to afford a bed and breakfasts.
One morning, I _____ in my old Skoda under a twisted tree on a remote lane in the Irish countryside, with no more than a _____ house in sight. I had a terrible desire for a _____ cup of tea and some hot water to make porridge _____ I would not have to eat the cold leftovers from the previous day.
My Thermos(保温瓶)had gone cold overnight so I knocked on the door of the house. A woman opened it. Hot water? She wouldn't let me get away with just that!I was ______ indoors, seated at the breakfast table with the ______ and given a delicious breakfast, as much as I could eat. I was ______ to eat something more than porridge!I ______ being friends with the whole family.
That was only one of many acts of ______ strangers showed me when I was travelling alone in foreign regions. One London businessman rushing to work, seeing me ______, offered to pull my ridiculously heavy suitcase ______several flights of stairs in the underground. After he'd done so, with a smile and a wave, he ______ into the crowd.
Kindness gets ______.The other day, I was able to point out a rare parking spot to a young man who had been driving around the railway car park, looking ______ desperate. His grateful smile was all the ______ I needed as I dashed off to catch my train.
【1】A.search B.reach C.choose D.decide
【2】A.modern B.intelligent C.ancient D.special
【3】A.porridge B.bread C.rice D.vegetables
【4】A.car B.mobile C.luggage D.wallet
【5】A.camped out B.worked out C.watched out D.looked out
【6】A.appeared B.slept C.awoke D.explored
【7】A.deserted B.single C.simple D.warm
【8】A.typical B.clean C.necessary D.steaming
【9】A.now that B.even if C.so that D.in case
【10】A.invited B.required C.drawn D.blamed
【11】A.couple B.family C.woman D.adult
【12】A.amazed B.frustrated C.ashamed D.delighted
【13】A.ended up B.gave up C.kept up D.turned up
【14】A.sadness B.kindness C.happiness D.forgiveness
【15】A.working B.travelling C.struggling D.crying
【16】A.around B.forward C.away D.up
【17】A.faded away B.threw away C.put away D.tore away
【18】A.turned down B.handed out C.passed on D.started with
【19】A.immediately B.increasingly C.hardly D.directly
【20】A.reply B.memory C.intention D.reward
26、假定你是新华中学李华,要对来你校访问的美国姊妹学校师生介绍你校的“中国传统文化节”。请根据以下要点,写一篇英语发言稿。
1. 活动主旨(宣传和弘扬中国传统文化);
2. 活动形式;
3. 表示欢迎。
注意:1. 词数 100 左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头已经给出,不计入总词数。