1、Brian has been studying really hard all the time; _________ he has got an A in each of his subjects.
A. instead B. anyhow C. thus D. rather
2、I am fond of music while my sister likes reading novels. It seems that we have nothing ______.
A. in like B. in common
C. in same D. in similar
3、(题文)I’d like to give my thanks to all of you on this special ______.
A. atmosphere B. occasion
C. instruction D. tradition
4、We have more desire and ability to protect the environment than any foreign country ________ we purchase energy today.
A.from which
B.by which
C.which
D.that
5、I love to photograph the________ sun ,so I force myself to get up early.
A.rise
B.risen
C.rising
D.rose
6、I was very surprised at _____ he spoke at the meeting.
A.the way which B.the way on which C.the way D.in the way that
7、—Could you please tell us about the culture of China right now?
—All right. I ________ to that.
A.come
B.have come
C.am coming
D.came
8、In contrast to the increasing original English books in China, you can only find a few books about modern China in the libraries of schools and universities in the UK, _______ in the bookshops.
A.rather than
B.let alone
C.other than
D.as against
9、The company lost $7 million this quarter ________ a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier.
A. in contrast to B. with regard to
C. in favor of D. at the sacrifice of
10、I'm______to you for the chance to express myself.
A.reliable
B.hopeful
C.useful
D.greatful
11、He was a lucky dog, for he narrowly escaped________by a car yesterday.
A.killed B.killing C.being killed D.from killing
12、"Since 2008, emerging economies including China _______ two-thirds of the real wealth gain," the investment bank said in a blog post.
A.accounts for B.has accounted for C.have accounted for D.accounted for
13、We really appreciated Dick's great contributions all the students he was the most generous donator to the Special Olympics.
A. because B. because of
C. as D. for that
14、— My parents will take me to Shanghai Disneyland this summer holiday.
— .
A.Good luck to you
B.It’s a good idea
C.Best wishes to you
D.Have a good time
15、Ade acknowledged ________ in the examination.
A.to cheat
B.cheated
C.to be cheated
D.cheating
16、I was ________ leave ________ I saw him ________ towards me with a bag in his hand.
A.about to;when;run B.about to;when;running
C.to about;when;run D.to about;while;run
17、Inspired by dolphins, people have learnt how to send signals underwater, ______ is currently employed in tsunami early-warning systems.
A.which
B.that
C.who
D.what
18、Successful people make a plan to deal with each new problem rather than denying or ______ that it exists.
A. realizing B. praying C. judging D. ignoring
19、—This week I got fired, hurt my leg, and had my wallet stolen.
—________.
A. Do as the Romans do B. Don’t cry for the moon
C. It’s a bed of roses D. It never rains but it pours
20、He was to drinking because of work pressure.
A. accustomed B. addicted
C. belong D. due
21、 People have many different ways to relax during break time at work or school. Smartphones are probably the number one choice for a quick mental vacation. Although it might seem like a good time, looking at your cellphone may damage your mental power, according to a recent psychological study from Rutgers University in the United States.
For the study, more than 400 students were asked to finish a set of 20 word puzzles. Halfway through the task, the students were divided into three groups. One group was allowed to take a break and use cellphones to buy things online. The second group was asked to have a rest and buy things using a computer. The last group didn't take any break at all.
Interestingly, the group that used their cellphones during the break went back to work feeling the most tired and least motivated to continue. They also had the hardest time solving the remaining word puzzles. The cellphone group took 19 percent longer to finish the rest of the task,and solved 22 percent fewer problems than those in the other break conditions combined.
Terri Kurtzberg, co-author of the study, explained that they assumed looking at cellphones during a break would be no different from any other break---but instead, the phone may cause increasing levels of distraction(分心)that make it difficult to return focused attention to work tasks.
"Cellphones may have this effect because even just seeing your phone activates thoughts of checking messages, connecting with people, access to ever-refilling information and more, in ways that are different from how we use other screens like computers, and laptops," Kurtzberg told Science Daily.
So, during your next break, try putting your smartphone away. Go out for a walk, get to know your classmates or even take a nap(小憩).You may be surprised by the results!
【1】What did the study find about using cellphones during breaks?
A.It could affect one's relationships with others.
B.It could reduce one's ability to solve problems.
C.It could make people more motivated at work.
D.It could be beneficial both physically and mentally.
【2】What can we learn about cellphones from Kurtzberg's words?
A.They have become a necessary part of people's lives.
B.Their negative influence is almost impossible to avoid.
C.They may make it hard for people to concentrate on work.
D.They may influence people in the same way as computers do.
【3】Why does looking at cellphones during a break cause increasing levels of distraction?
A.Because it makes people sleepy.
B.Because it does harm to people's brains.
C.Because it activates thoughts of using cellphones.
D.Because it reminds people of their unhappy experiences.
【4】What does the author suggest people do during break time?
A.Turn off their cellphones. B.Keep their cellphones out of sight.
C.Keep their cellphones face down. D.Replace cellphones with laptops.
22、According to a new study, “prosocial(亲社会的)spending” may be as good for your blood pressure as a healthy diet and exercise. The majority of us believe that the way to become happier and healthier is by spending money on ourselves. We put in extra hours at work and save up money to be able to buy the things that we believe will bring us happiness But what if spending money on ourselves isn’t the best way to become happier?
In an initial study, researchers looked at the relationship between giving money to others (or “prosocial spending”) and blood pressure, a simple measure of cardiovascular(心血管的) health.186 adults with high blood pressure were asked to report how much money they spent on charities, and then followed up with two years later. By then, the participants who had originally spent the most on charities had lower blood pressure than participants who had spent less money.
Why does prosocial spending have these benefits? One possibility is that it increases how socially connected we feel. Feeling closer to the people we help can improve our relationships with others, which have a large impact on our health.
When we give our money and time to others, research suggests, even giving small amounts of money can be beneficial, and we end up gaining something as a result: We experience increases in health and happiness. In particular, giving to others may help build up our relationships and develop resilience (适应力)in the face of stress.
【1】What is most people’s view on how to get happier according to the text?
A.By working extra hours.
B.By spending money on themselves.
C.By donating money to charities.
D.By keeping a healthy diet.
【2】What can we learn from paragraph 2?
A.Giving money to others can measure cardiovascular health.
B.Prosocial spending reduces the negative health effects of stress.
C.Happiness comes from leading a life full of purpose and meaning
D.The participants spending the most on charities had lower blood pressure.
【3】What may the researchers disagree with about the benefits of prosocial spending?
A.It leads to more promotion in career.
B.It increases our health and happiness.
C.It strengthens relationships with others.
D.It develops resilience in the face of stress.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A.How Can We Maximize the Health Benefits of Giving?
B.The More Money We Spend on Others, the Happier and Healthier We Are
C.Spending Money on Others Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
D.Why Does Spending Money on Ourselves Make Us Much Healthier?
23、 Penguin Fun Clubs are found on campsites throughout Europe. They offer a range of enjoyable activities for children aged 4—14 years and we pride ourselves on delivering exciting times that children love and parents trust. Our fun-packed clubs are located throughout France, Spain, Italy, Germany and the UK, where our fame for high quality childcare depends on the professionalism and hard work of our on-camp staff.
In all our clubs we offer a varied timetable packed with exciting activities.
We are looking for enthusiastic and caring young adults to work in our camps for all or part of the coming Summer season.
Why work for Penguin Fun Clubs?
• Penguin Fun Clubs offer full in-house training by our experienced training team,including a course in basic first aid.
• You will meet and work with like-minded individuals.
• We will pay expenses to cover your return journey to the campsite where you are based.
• You will be given accommodation and food throughout your time at the camp.
• You will be given a fixed amount of pocket money each week (amount depending on age and the country in which you are based).
• You will gain valuable experience for any future career, especially one which involves working with children.
• We are flexible if you’re only able to work for part of the season.
• Impress us on camp and there's the opportunity to work with us for many seasons to come.
• We run Penguin Fun Clubs throughout the summer from July to September.
Job description
As a Penguin Fun Club helper you will work with small groups of children supervising them in a range of structured activities and using equipment provided by the camp. (There is plenty of opportunity to think up your own activities for your group.) Clubs will run in the mornings from 10.00 to 12.30 and in the evenings from 17.00 to 19.00. All Penguin Fun Club helpers will work for six days a week. In your free time you will have full access to all the campsite facilities.
Penguin Fun Club helpers should show enthusiasm at all times and encourage maximum participation in the activities from the children with whom they are working.
Requirements
All applicants:
• must be over 16 years of age
• should have an interest in/previous experience of working with children
• have some knowledge of the language of the country in which they wish to work
• be enthusiastic and organised with excellent communication skills and a good sense of initiative
• work well in a team with other like-minded individuals
【1】The passage is aimed to__________.
A.introduce the job opportunities Penguin Fun Clubs will offer
B.promote Penguin Fun Clubs as a great place of entertainment for kids
C.look for those interested in helping Penguin Fun Clubs this summer
D.recommend the exciting activities that Penguin Fun Clubs provide
【2】Those working for Penguin Fun Clubs need to_________.
A.be able to work from July through September
B.pay for the transportation to and from the club
C.find a place near the club to live in the summer
D.talk in the language of the country where they work
【3】What can Penguin Fun Clubs’ on-camp staff do?
A.Work just 30 hours a week. B.Use all campsite facilities.
C.Get a full-day outdoor training. D.Design entertainment equipment for kids.
24、I live in San Luis Obispo, California, about three miles from the beach. Every few years, the humpback whales come into the bay for a few days while they’re migrating.
Last November was one of those times. So I invited my friend Liz Cottriel to go out to watch whales. Shortly after we set out in the morning, we had our first whale sighting: two humpbacks swimming towards us. How amazing to be that close to a creature that size! We followed them at a distance of more like 60 feet away-what I thought was a distance. I later found out that it’s recommended to keep 300 feet away.
Suddenly, we were being attacked. A tight package of fish, known as whales’ food, started jumping out of the water into our kayak. Their actions meant they were escaping the whales, which meant that we needed to get out of there too. But before we could paddle to safety, our kayak was lifted out of the water about six feet, held up by massive jaws. We slipped out of the kayak into the whale’s mouth. My body was swallowed. Liz, meanwhile, was looking up directly at the whale’s upper jaw, which she later described as a big white wall.
As the whale’s mouth closed, Liz forced her arm up to block it from crushing her. I felt the creature begin to dive and had no idea how deep we’d be dragged. Still, I didn’t panic. I just kept thinking, I’ve got to fight this. I’ve got to breathe. Whales have enormous mouths but tiny throats. Anything they can’t swallow they spit right out. That included us. As soon as the whale dipped underwater, it ejected us, and we popped back up onto the surface about a foot apart. The entire near-death experience lasted only about 10 seconds.
We were shaken up by the experience. Liz said her whale-watching days were over. But I had to laugh when I realized I’d brought back a souvenir. When I pulled off my shirt, six silverfish dropped out.
【1】What happened unexpectedly during the whale sighting?
A.The whales jumped out of water.
B.The fish ran away from the whales.
C.The fish drew whales to the kayak.
D.The kayak kept too close to the whales.
【2】What does the underlined word “ejected” mean in Paragraph 4?
A.Captured.
B.Abandoned.
C.Crushed.
D.Dragged.
【3】What helped the author survive?
A.Her wisdom and bravery.
B.Her care and coincidence.
C.Her determination and confidence.
D.Her calmness and good luck.
【4】What’s the tone of the author in the last paragraph?
A.Excited.
B.Humorous.
C.Contradictory.
D.Relieved.
25、It was decades before I traveled solo for the first time in my life. This trip to Colorado was the first trip that was not for business or family reasons but just to travel and ________.
As I prepared for it, I felt excited and ________ at the same time. Would it be fun? Would I be bored? Would I stay in bed all day or would I be full of excitement to do the next thing? I wasn't ________. Little did I know that it was going to be a ________ journey of self-discovery.
As a good wife and mom, for me, travel is always about the ________; always thinking of who would ________ what. It's about family time and bonding. But on a(n) ________ trip who would I connect with? What would I do? Well, I found that I got to do anything I ________!
I met locals while traveling and also other ________. Honestly, I had conversations ________— on planes, while hiking, in restaurants, in the hotel lobby(大厅).
It was quite a(n) ________ experience to meet a mom of 18 kids and hundreds of foster (寄养的) kids, a cookie baker, and an internationally ranked marathon(马拉松) runner. The inspiring stories I discovered were ________ and nothing was like my wonderful ________ life at home. I got to go rock climbing, go hiking solo, and eat ________ . And it was all ________. Actually, it felt surprisingly ________.
It was just me, my SUV and my backpack for a week. ________ it was a breath of fresh air that I didn’t ________ existed. It's wonderful to be back home and know that possibilities are ________ and there is so much more out there to ________ and be impressed and surprised by!
【1】
A.change
B.discover
C.research
D.succeed
【2】
A.tired
B.proud
C.nervous
D.lucky
【3】
A.sure
B.ready
C.confused
D.worried
【4】
A.difficult
B.memorable
C.disappointing
D.ordinary
【5】
A.fun
B.rest
C.scenery
D.family
【6】
A.see
B.miss
C.enjoy
D.arrange
【7】
A.solo
B.short
C.helpless
D.international
【8】
A.ignored
B.wanted
C.planned
D.promised
【9】
A.moms
B.wives
C.travelers
D.drivers
【10】
A.everywhere
B.elsewhere
C.regularly
D.carefully
【11】
A.challenging
B.strange
C.depressing
D.eye-opening
【12】
A.amazing
B.funny
C.annoying
D.common
【13】
A.dull
B.safe
C.healthy
D.exciting
【14】
A.well
B.up
C.away
D.alone
【15】
A.wrong
B.special
C.fine
D.uncertain
【16】
A.lonely
B.normal
C.empty
D.messy
【17】
A.Above all
B.At last
C.Or rather
D.In addition
【18】
A.wish
B.admit
C.prove
D.know
【19】
A.far
B.enough
C.endless
D.necessary
【20】
A.imagine
B.explore
C.improve
D.learn
26、书面表达
请以 An Environmental Protection Activity为题,写一篇100词左右的英语短文。要点如下:
1.时间:上周天。地点:海宝公园。
2. 活动内容:分三组进行环保活动。
3. 谈谈你对这次活动的看法。
参考词汇:set up boards, give a speech, etc.
注意:1. 词数:100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
An Environmental Protection Activity
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