1、It ________ six years ________ the accused was declared innocent and set free.
A.was; since
B.is; that
C.was; before
D.will be; when
2、The boy stuck to ________ he had decided on and succeeded eventually.
A.it
B.what
C.how
D.that
3、Don’t worry. Tonight’s football match will be broadcast____and we can enjoy it together.
A.alive B.lively C.live D.living
4、It has been proved______eating vegetables in childhood helps to protect you against serious illnesses in later life.
A.if
B.because
C.when
D.that
5、________ to very loud music every day makes young people risk going deaf.
A.Exposing
B.Exposed
C.Being exposed
D.Having exposed
6、The police think the investigation can ____ the fact that the woman is not guilty of the terrible crime.
A.clarify
B.convey
C.overcome
D.comprise
7、Will you _____ and phone for me?
A.favour me
B.do me a favour
C.in favour of me
D.ask a favour
8、Words couldn’t ________ how delighted she was when she received the letter of invitation.
A.drop B.command C.convey D.deliver
9、The campus book fair will attract students from different schools and there they will sell, buy and _________second-hand books.
A.remove B.convey C.consume D.exchange
10、Had he studied harder, he ______ the exam last week.
A.passed
B.would pass
C.would have passed
D.must have passed
11、It was raining heavily. Little Mary felt cold, so she stood ____ to her mother.
A.close
B.closely
C.closed
D.closing
12、A dozen parks ___ in recent years, ________ as both tourism destinations and natural oxygen bars.
A.was built; to serve
B.have been built; serving
C.built; serving
D.have built; served
13、A 19-year-old teenager from Guangdong nicknamed Niko demanded an apology from Youku, which he believed violated their copyrights as it used his team's photos without _________.
A. appreciation B. approval
C. assistance D. assessment
14、—Have you seen Professor Smith?
—He ______in the lab since yesterday. He doesn’t allow anyone to interrupt him.
A.has been working
B.worked
C.has been worked
D.was working
15、For the sake of our human beings’ health and happiness, posters were put up around the community to _________public concern over environment protection.
A.accumulate
B.preserve
C.cause
D.arouse
16、________ by many heroes’ great examples, she performed countless deeds when she grew up.
A.Influenced
B.Being influenced
C.Influencing
D.To be influenced
17、The sides of the Iran nuclear negotiation reached a key point, the result of ________ would have a great influence on the world peace.
A.that B.which C.whom D.them
18、If we don’t start now, we must risk ________ the train.
A.being missed
B.missing
C.to miss
D.miss
19、 As we know, language is one of the significant means for mankind to thoughts and feelings.
A. drive B. convey C. deliver D. transport
20、Which of the following sentences is RIGHT?
A. Not until his son came back did he go to bed.
B. Not until his son came back he went to bed.
C. Not until did his son come back he went to bed.
D. Not until did his son come back did he go to bed.
21、Some factories don’t _________ the rules to protect the environment.
A.appreciate B.regard C.honor D.respect
22、Arrhenius found that CO2, and other gases trap radiation, which warms the atmosphere. Arrhenius was the first to suspect that burning coal could ________ the greenhouse effect.
A.contribute to
B.split up
C.remove from
D.pray on
23、The restaurant has a(n) _______ for its delicious dishes and good service.
A. expectation B. reputation
C. contribution D. impression
24、She received ________ from the government for the damage caused to her property.
A.implication
B.elaboration
C.compensation
D.consideration
25、Throughout _______history, man has had to accept ____fact that all living things must die.
A. the; the B. a; a C. /; the D. /; /
26、Venom(毒液)from a local scorpion(蝎子)in Cuba is being used by Cuban scientists as an effective weapon to fight cancer. The venom, with stopping pain, anti-inflammatory (炎症) and anti-cancer properties, is the active ingredient in the medicine “Vidatox 30 CH which can be used to treat liver, brain, lung and other cancers. The treatment has been successfully used for more than four years in humans after being first tested in biological models. Labiofam, a Cuban laboratory, has breeding(繁殖)centers for both the Red Scorpion and Blue Scorpion. Each month, some 30,000 scorpions in Las Minas town, 270 km east of Havana are made to give the venom. After two years, the scorpions are released back into their natural habitat.
Denyer Sanchez, a biologist from Labiofam, explained that the conditions are adjusted for reproduction, proved by the high number of breeding female scorpions. He said when the offspring(后代)becomes able to live in the environment, we release them because they do not have the necessary size yet to remove their venom, said Sanchez. Sanchez also said that there is still much to research on the exploitation process of scorpions, such as female death rate or the ability to survive of the released scorpions.
Cuban research on the scorpion’s venom began at the end of 1980s in Guantanamo province, the island’s eastern tip, where a group of biologists and doctors became interested in the stories told by the peasants about the venom's benefits. However,the first discovery was made by Cuban biologist Misael Bordier. In 2001, Bordier visited Mexico’s National Autonomous University (UNAM) and presented the research progress in a professional journal. Bordier died in 2005, one year before Cuba's Industrial Property Office gave Labiofam the rights to exploit the patent related to the venom.
【1】How are the scorpions dealt with after their venom has been taken for two years?
A. Their bodies are used to make medicines.
B. They are bred in the laboratory for research.
C. They are raised to give birth to the offspring.
D. They are set free into their natural habitat.
【2】What can we infer from the passage about the research on scorpions?
A. The UN provided fund for the research team.
B. There is still much to study in detail.
C. The achievements will benefit animals.
D. Many scientists doubt about the result of the research.
【3】What can we learn about Bordier in the last paragraph?
A. He was given the rights to exploit the patent.
B. He began his research at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
C. He put forward the research progress in a professional journal.
D. He was a peasant who told the stories about the venom’s benefits.
【4】What does this passage mainly talk about?
A. The various uses of scorpions in Cuba.
B. Cuban biologists’ research on strange diseases.
C. Suitable conditions for Cuban scorpions to breed.
D. Cuban scorpion venom’s effect on fighting cancer.
27、CMV Truck Sales & Service
Located at Cavan, we are a well established company which leads the market in the heavy vehicle sector of the motor trade. We have positions available for enthusiastic and motivated people to join our existing team.
Auto Electrician
We are looking for an auto electrician to work on new and used trucks. Duties include troubleshooting faults and carrying out general repairs. We will supply all special tools, uniforms and a good hourly rate to the successful applicant. Pay Rates: $5.58
Workshop Supervisor
We are looking for a person with good leadership qualities to help run our busy workshop. Duties include managing a team of mechanics and ensuring jobs which are completed on time. Product training will be provided as well as a good hourly rate. Pay Rates: $7.26
Bus Driver
We currently has vacancies (空缺) for permanent part-time Bus Drivers. The right people will have excellent customer service skills and a friendly professional manner.
Guaranteed to work 32 hrs. per week Monday to Friday and have the opportunity to also work overtime during the week and on weekends. Full training to obtain HR License will be provided. Applicants must be recognized by Passenger Transport Division Accreditation. Pay Rates: Mon-Fri. $18.83, Sat $25.09, Sun $33.45
For more information or to apply for these positions please contact CMV, Service Manager, at 8139 4000 (Mon-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.). Applicant forms can be obtained from our web site at www.CMV.com. au
【1】Which of the following is Auto Electrician’s duties?
A.General repairs of trucks.
B.Workshop management.
C.Mechanics’ training.
D.Professional service.
【2】Which is true about Bus Drivers?
A.They must work on weekends.
B.They needn’t work on weekends.
C.They might work over 32 hours a week.
D.They can operate any vehicles to earn more money.
【3】Those who apply for positions need to ________.
A.contact Service Manager at any time
B.provide working experience
C.submit application forms
D.get paid by the hour
28、Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman
This novel tells the story of Shawn McDaniel,a 14-year-old boy with brain disease.He is highly intelligent,yet unable to move his muscles anti communicate.Through his first-person description,he remains positive about his life, even when people treat him like his brain is damaged.This short novel forces young readers to think about the assumptions they make about people with disabilities,and also addresses euthanasia(安乐死)and quality of life as relevant social problems.
Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
Frank McCourt's New York Times bestselling memoir(回忆录)tells the story of his life growing up as an extremely poor child in Ireland and how he overcame those circumstances.He wrote the story to inspire young readers to make the most of what they have,and call on them to continue trying and overcome any difficulties they may face.
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch & Jeffrey Zazlow
In 2006,when he was only 45 years old,Randy Pausch suffered from cancer and learned he had only three to six months to live.Inspired by a professor's inspirational lecture,Pausch co-authored a book named The Last Lecture with Jeffrey Zazlow within a few short months.In spite of his disease,the book,is surprisingly encouraging.It encourages young readers to focus on what's truly important in life.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
This story has become a classic clue to its honest look at the everyday lives of teenagers.Through the eyes of the 15-year-old writer,Charlie,the novel details the daily trails that many teenagers face,but it also deals with social problems like drug abuse.It also focuses on the roles that friendship,family and love play in helping us get through difficult times.
【1】What can we know about Shawn McDaniel?
A. He leads a sad life.
B. He likes to chat with people.
C. He is optimistic about his life.
D. He is brain-damaged.
【2】What does Frank McCourt write his memoir for?
A. To recall his life.
B. To show his childhood suffering.
C. To show his talents in writing.
D. To influence young readers.
【3】What leads Randy Pausch to write the Last Lecture?
A. The importance of following dreams.
B. The inspiration from a lecture.
C. His suffering from cancer.
D. His limited living time.
【4】Why has the The Perks of Being a Wall flower become a classic novel?
A. Because it details teenagers’ daily lives honestly.
B. Because it is written by a 15-year-old teenager.
C. Because it focuses on friendship,family and love.
D. Because it deals with social problems like drug abuse.
29、Caroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney started working with puppets when he was eight years old. In 1969 he started working on Sesame Street, an American television series for children. Today, the series is shown on television in more than eighty countries and Spinney is still the man inside the eight-foot yellow chicken called Big Bird.
Spinney loves his work and knows that he has a responsibility for children watching the programme. He doesn’t want children to know that Big Bird is really a man, so he tries to notice every detail.
Caitlin Moran
When Caitlin Moran was eleven, her parents asked her if she wanted to leave school and study at home. She refused at first, but changed her mind and left school two years later. Her experiences provided the story for her first book, The Chronicles of Narmo.
It is a wonderful story about a year in the life of a family who educate their children at home. She started writing it at thirteen and finished it soon after her sixteenth birthday. Now she enjoys writing and is writing a play and her second book.
Rick Allen
Rick Allen, the well-known drummer of the Irish rock band Def Leppard, joined the band on his fifteenth birthday. A year later, in 1979, the band became famous. Then, in 1984, Rick had a very bad car accident and lost his left arm. A friend developed an electronic drum kit so that he could play the drums with an arm and two feet. He returned to the band with great happiness and he still performs with them now. The first time he played in a big concert everybody was so kind that he cried.
Now Rick is married and has a home life. Life with one arm is still a problem, but if he can 't chop vegetables with one hand he simply uses his feet.
【1】Which of the following can describe Caroll Spinney?
A.Creative and hopeful.
B.Brave but proud.
C.Responsible and careful.
D.Hopeful but lazy.
【2】What was the inspiration for Caitlin Moran’s first book?
A.Her school life.
B.Her birthday party.
C.Her parents’ career.
D.Her home-study experience.
【3】What can we infer about the people mentioned in the text?
A.They enjoy their jobs.
B.They are highly talented.
C.They are good at performing.
D.They became famous late in life.
30、One morning when I was seven years old, I woke up to find my mother was gone. I was terrified, running to_______her.
That morning, my father was coming to pick me up to spend a week with him and my stepmother. When he arrived, he_______an envelope on my mother's bed. It read, “Jeff, I’ve carried the_______for the last seven years. Now it’s your_______. I need a life of my own.”
After reading the letter, my father said, “Mom’s very_______and she’s gone on a vacation, so you’ll be_______with me and Melanie for a while, OK?”
I nodded, but I knew the_______——my mother had abandoned me. I was_______all the way to my dad’s house and entered my room without a word. I thought Melanie might be unhappy because of my_______. But I was________. Over the following months, Melanie tried her best to make me feel________and loved. ________I discovered that I loved Melanie a lot.
When I turned 18, my dad and Melanie gave me a car and wanted to throw me a party, but I just wasn’t in the mood(心情) for________. We were in the garage________my birthday present when a postman handed me an envelope. Inside it was a letter from my mother! It read, “My dearest Steve, you turn 18 and become a man today. I know you must be very________with me, but please________me. Six weeks before I left, I was diagnosed(诊断) with cancer. I’d suffered the________ of my mother at 10, and I knew how painful it was. I________that if I left you with your father and you believed I'd started a new life, it’d________you less. I’m writing this and leaving it with my lawyer, and it’ll be posted to you on your eighteenth birthday.”
Tears streamed down my cheeks. It was then that I realized her________was not abandonment but love.
【1】
A.call on
B.learn from
C.glance at
D.look for
【2】
A.noticed
B.left
C.expected
D.remembered
【3】
A.guilt
B.favor
C.burden
D.reputation
【4】
A.turn
B.chance
C.right
D.honor
【5】
A.busy
B.selfish
C.popular
D.tired
【6】
A.working
B.fighting
C.staying
D.communicating
【7】
A.trial
B.truth
C.deal
D.plan
【8】
A.regretful
B.silent
C.independent
D.relaxed
【9】
A.arrival
B.return
C.request
D.comment
【10】
A.ashamed
B.awkward
C.wrong
D.determined
【11】
A.occupied
B.welcome
C.cautious
D.calm
【12】
A.Generally
B.Unluckily
C.Strangely
D.Gradually
【13】
A.inspirations
B.achievements
C.prizes
D.celebrations
【14】
A.choosing
B.assessing
C.admiring
D.preparing
【15】
A.bored
B.angry
C.patient
D.concerned
【16】
A.forgive
B.remind
C.comfort
D.praise
【17】
A.loss
B.prejudice
C.failure
D.blame
【18】
A.clarified
B.repeated
C.decided
D.promised
【19】
A.hurt
B.scare
C.limit
D.transform
【20】
A.explanation
B.departure
C.misfortune
D.ambition
31、课本原文填空。
The highlight of this exhibition is the painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass,【1】of Tang Yin (1470-1524).【2】, Tang sought and failed to 【3】, so he turned to painting instead. In time, he 【4】China has ever known. This painting, showing high mountains, trees, and【5】 was made with extraordinary skill. Though it is over 500 years old, it looks 【6】 the day it was created.
32、假定你是李华,你校将举办“感受中国传统文化”的活动。请你给你校的英国交换生Peter写一封电子邮件,邀请他前来参加。
内容包括:
1.活动时间、地点;
2.朗诵中国古代诗词、参加传统文化讲座、品尝中国传统美食等;
3.活动的意义等。
注意:(1)词数100左右;(2)可适当增加细节,以使行文流畅
Dear Peter,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua