1、Life is like _________ ocean; only ________ strong-willed can reach the other shore.
A. an; a B. an; the
C. the; the D. the; a
2、—She looks very happy. She ____have passed the exam.
—I guess so. It’s not difficult after all.
A. should B. could C. might D. must
3、When the candidate presented the results of his experiment on the brain of mice to the pharmaceutical company, they laughed and paid no _________to the discovery which later turned out to be a brilliant idea for a new product.
A.investigation
B.regard
C.notice
D.inspection
4、The little boy came back to life ________ he took the medicine________ by Doctor Snow.
A.in an instant, given B.immediately, given
C.right away, giving D.shortly, giving
5、If you___ to see Mary, what would you tell her?
A. are B. will be going C. had D. were
6、The agreement________ between the two companies last week will come into effect soon.
A.to sign
B.to be signed
C.signed
D.signing
7、I never thought I would meet her again at a party ______ after so many years.
A.by no chance B.by the accident C.by accident D.in any chance
8、When he got the news that his son was drowned, his heart was ________.
A.beaten
B.broken
C.sunk
D.lost
9、This suggested that the matter can be converted into energy, and_______________.
A. in vain B. in chaos
C. as follows D. vice versa
10、While the judges were having a hard time ________ an agreement, all the players were waiting about in the hall.
A. to reach B. reaching
C. reached D. reach
11、 -I got sick and tired of hotels and hotel food after the trip to Mexico.
-I can imagine. _________________.
A. Don’t meet trouble half-way
B. All’s well that ends well
C. Honesty is the best policy
D. East or west, home is the best
12、_______ the difficult maths problem, she has consulted Professor Liu several times.
A. Worked out B. To work out C. Having worked out D. Work out
13、The European Union countries were once worried that they would not have ________ supplies of petroleum.
A.sufficient
B.superior
C.complete
D.primitive
14、Bears ______ fat stores throughout the summer and fall to have energy enough to last them through their winter sleep.
A. pack up B. build up
C. bring up D. take up
15、 Have you ever had a case ______ you were accused of not making the greatest efforts to do something well?
A. that B. where C. which D. when
16、We strongly demanded that we _____ of any change in the training scheme.
A. kept informed B. were kept informed
C. should keep informing D. be kept informed
17、The teacher wrote an example on the blackboard to _____ the point.
A.clarify
B.suggest
C.express
D.recognize
18、 People couldn’t help ____________ the foolish emperor in the procession.
A.laugh at B.to laugh at
C.laughing at D.laughing on
19、In our class there are 46 students, ______ half wear glasses.
A.in whom
B.in them
C.of whom
D.of them
20、All of us want to go to the park ___________ Bob. He had to look after his sick mother at home.
A. except B. besides
C. except for D. in addition to
21、Hubei province has also been stricken by the heavy fog and haze, which ________ be worse and worse and will be a threat to human’s health.
A. tends to B. attends to
C. subscribes to D. applies to
22、________ to the temptation of consumerism, many young people largely forget the lesson of saving for rainy days—people of previous generations have learned this by heart.
A. Exposed B. Exposing C. Being exposed D. Having exposed
23、He has never done this type of work before; I am not sure how he will ____ the other people.
A.fit in with B.get rid of C.turn out with D.drop in on
24、Here ________ the president.
A.is coming B.does come C.comes D.is come
25、At a minimum, the kinds of food local people ________ tell us what they grow in their region, what kinds of lives they lead, and what they like and do not like.
A.that consume
B.consumed with
C.consume
D.consume away
26、Sea turtles are one of several species that have temperature-dependent sex determination. The number of female babies increases when nests are made in warmer sands.
A recent study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, California State University and Worldwide Fund for Nature Australia examined two genetically distinct populations of green sea turtles living in the Great Barrier Reef. The study found that a group of about 200,000 turtles living in the northern part of the reef was almost entirely female.
While the southern population was 65 to 69 percent female, females in the northern group accounted for 99.1 percent of young turtles and 86.8 percent of adults.
After combining their results with temperature data, the scientists in charge of the study found that the northern green turtles have been producing mainly females for more than two decades and that the complete feminization(雌性化) of this population is possible in the near future.
The temperature at which the turtles will produce male or female babies can be passed on to the turtles' children. Most sea turtle populations are now producing offspring above the most suitable temperature, making it clear that climate change causes a serious threat to the survival of these populations.
The chief executive Of World Wildlife Fund Australia, Dermot O'Gorman, said this is another sign of the impact of climate change, following recent research that shows that coral bleaching (珊瑚白化) events are occurring far more frequently than in the past.
“We've had two years where we've had mass bleaching events on the Great Barrier Reef,” he told Guardian Australia. “That's a very visible sign of the impact of climate change. But this is a quiet change. We can't see the impact it's having on a turtle population until a study like this shows some long-term trends.”
The lead author of the paper, Dr Michael Jensen, said the findings represent a major environmental conservation issue.
O'Gorman said more urgent action on climate change is clearly needed, adding that some conservationists have already taken practical measures, such as using shade cloth on turtle nesting beaches to lower the sand temperature, and reducing bycatch(误捕) in the fishing industry.
"Shade cloth can be used in certain places, but there's a limit to the scale you can do that, " he said. "Now every large male who can reproduce is going to be even more important.
【1】According to the research on Great Barrier Reef's green sea turtles, __________.
A.about 65 to 69 percent of northern turtles are female
B.86.8 percent of southern turtles have grown up to adults
C.the feminization of green sea turtles could become worse
D.adult green Sea turtles can change their sex in warmer places
【2】Why did O'Gorman mention coral bleaching?
A.To suggest that climate change poses more risks to coral than turtles.
B.To compare the living environments of turtles and coral.
C.To urge people to take practical measures to fight climate change.
D.To stress this discovery about green sea turtles is very valuable.
【3】Conservationists are taking action to __________.
A.keep the sea turtles' nests cool
B.stop the illegal fishing of green sea turtles
C.expand the size of the green sea turtles' nesting places
D.build special nests for turtles to produce offspring
【4】Which would be the best title for the article?
A.How climate change affects ocean creatures
B.Invisible change caused by global warming exposed
C.Necessity of protecting green sea turtles and their habitat
D.Global green sea turtle populations in greater danger
27、 Mickey Mouse and Shrek are just a couple of the American animated (动画的) characters loved the world over. And they are examples of the evolution of animation, which has brought unique new life to the film industry.
Among the first American animated films was Light of the Moon, a silent movie produced in 1911 using silhouette (剪影) animation, where the characters are represented only as black silhouettes.
The real breakthrough for American animation came with Steamboat Willie, created by Walt Disney and released in 1928. It was the first animated film to be accompanied by sound, and its main star, Mickey Mouse, became one of the most loveable and enduring animated characters ever created. Disney also created the first American full-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Released in 1937, it enjoyed worldwide box-office success.
Disney’s extremely careful attention to high-quality detail in the thousands of hand-painted drawings required at that time to make an animated film elevated this film technique to the level of a serious art form.
Clay animation is a type of stop-motion animation using forms made of clay. Clay animation films have been produced in the United States since 1908. But this form of animation only won wide popular appeal in 1955 with a short film called Gumbasia, created by Art Clokey.
Computer-generated imagery, or CGI, brought animation to a new level of artistry and realism. Used in film since the 1960s, CGI animation began to develop rapidly in the mid-1990s. Toy Story, released in 1995 and created by Pixar and Disney Studios, was the first completely computer-generated animated feature film.
In 2001, DreamWorks and Pacific Data Images released Shrek, the first computer-animated feature film to win an Oscar. Shrek returned in 2004 with his talking donkey, his princess bride Fiona and an army of fairy-tale characters in Shrek 2. Hugely popular, that film became the highest-grossing (票房最高的) animated film of all time.
In addition to strictly animated movies, animation has been mixed into films showing live actors as well. Who can forget the terrifyingly real dinosaurs thundering through Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park movies and the actors they chased? Thanks to the powerful capabilities of today’s computers and the unlimited imagination of American filmmakers, animation will be entertaining audiences worldwide for a long time to come.
【1】The passage is mainly about the __________ of animation.
A.influence B.popularity
C.characters D.development
【2】Which film marked the beginning of the complete digital age of American animation?
A.Light of the Moon. B.Steamboat Willie.
C.Toy Story. D.Shrek.
【3】It can be learned from the passage that _______.
A.Jurassic Park movies involve only live actors
B.clay animation enjoys long-lasting popularity
C.computers make animated characters more lovely
D.Disney played a very important role in promoting animation
【4】What can be inferred about the future of animation from the passage?
A.Animation will forever remain an essential form of entertainment.
B.Animation will be replaced by new forms of films in the near future.
C.Animation will continuously gain new life due to computers and imagination.
D.Animation will get more popular in the future for the developing film technology.
28、 Pretty much anyone can book a trip, but not everyone can plan an ultimate adventure that’s affordable, accommodating, and fun for everyone in your group. At Tripslnsider.com, we aim to provide you with the best insider secrets in the travel business and a state-of-the-art travel comparison tool to make planning easier than ever.
Here are some insider tips that we’d like to share with you.
Join an Airline Loyalty Program Even if you don’t think you travel often enough to make an airline loyalty program worth it, join one. This is your best chance of getting a flight upgrade (升级), even if you stay at a low point level. | Get the Weekly Car Rental Rate It’s a bit puzzling that car rental companies charge more for driving less, but the weekly rate is often cheaper than driving just four days. You may be able to get the weekly rate for just five days, so keep the car a bit longer if you can. |
Ask the Crew about Free Souvenirs Lots of free stuff is lying around cruise ships, such as T-shirts, crossword puzzles, and postcards. Make friends with the crew members and nicely ask what kind of freebies may be available for souvenirs. Just don’t forget to tip! | Ask for a Corner Room When you check in at a hotel, ask if there’s a corner room available. These are usually larger and quieter for the same price as ones in the middle of the hall. Upgrades are most often offered at the end of the day when hotels have a better sense of their occupancy. |
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【1】Which of the following statements is true?
A.If you join an airline loyalty program, you will surely get a flight upgrade.
B.In different locations, rooms of the same price may vary in size and surroundings.
C.You will have to pay more for car rental as your driving time increases.
D.Make friends with crew members and you can take away all the souvenirs aboard.
【2】Why is it more likely to be upgraded in a hotel at the end of the day?
A.Because people usually check out.
B.Because there are more rooms available.
C.Because hotels make it a rule to offer upgrades at that time.
D.Because hotels know better about the number of rooms used.
29、In the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their own language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. Please come and join us.
National Theatre of China Beijing | Chinese
This great occasion(盛会)will be the National Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK. The company’s productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the Nationals Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying.
Date & Time: Saturday 28 April, 2:30 p.m. & Sunday 29 April, 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Marjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi | Georgian
One of the most famous theatres in Georgia, the Marjanishvili, founded in 1928,appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world. This new production of As You Like It is helmed(指导)by the company’s Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze.
Date & Time: Friday 18 May, 2:30 p.m. &Saturday 19 May, 7:30 p.m.
Deafinitely Theatre London | British Sign Language (BSL)
By translating the rich and humorous text of Love’s Labour’s Lost into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation(演绎)of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.
Date & Time: Tuesday 22 May, 2:30 p.m. & Wednesday 23 May, 7:30 p.m.
Habima National Theatre Tel Aviv | Hebrew
The Habima is the centre of Hebrewlanguage theatre worldwide. Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s. Since 1958, they have been recognized as the national theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.
Date & Time: Monday 28 May, 7: 30 p.m. & Tuesday 29 May, 7:30 p.m.
【1】Which of the following is true about the National Theatre of China?
A.The occasion will be its first visit to the UK.
B.Its production will be directed by a foreign director.
C.It is a theatre founded in Moscow.
D.It performs wonderful plays in BSL.
【2】Which play will be performed by the Marjanishvili Theatre?
A.Love’s Labour’s Lost.
B.Richard III.
C.As You Like It.
D.The Merchant of Venice.
【3】When can you see a play in Hebrew?
A.On Saturday 28 April.
B.On Sunday 29 April.
C.On Tuesday 29 May.
D.On Tuesday 22 May.
30、I’d just returned from a walk with my dog. At the front door, I _________ my pockets for the keys. When I _________ I didn’t have them, I decided to return to the paths we’d taken. I spent an hour looking, but my _________ ended in vain.
At home again, I pulled the backup key from its hiding place and let myself in the house. I was so _________ that I fell asleep on the sofa. _________ I heard my car alarm blasting (轰鸣) from the garage. I rushed to the car and _________ the alarm with the spare key. I went back in the house but it started again. I turned it off, went back inside, and the alarm blasted again. I _________ the process.
Back in the house, I waited, but the next _________ was the front doorbell. _________ it was a neighbor ready to blame me, I opened the door slowly and turned on the light with __________ ready.
In the snow stood three neighbors from several streets away. One of them __________ her gloved hand, with my keys hanging from her pointed finger and a big smile on her face! She said, “ __________ about all the alarms, but your key has the alarm button, and we kept __________ it until we found your __________!” I was so __________ that I took the keys and said, “How can I ever thank you? What a brilliant __________! You are so kind!”
Before she and the other neighbors waved goodbye and __________, she said, “It’s not a big __________. Happy to help. You’d have done the same thing!”
I don’t think I’d have done the same thing! Pressing the alarm until I heard a car alarm wouldn’t have __________ to me. I was astonished by her __________.
【1】
A.prepared
B.searched
C.measured
D.shook
【2】
A.proved
B.admitted
C.suspected
D.discovered
【3】
A.efforts
B.skills
C.wishes
D.expectations
【4】
A.angry
B.regretful
C.tired
D.disappointed
【5】
A.Hopefully
B.Suddenly
C.Fortunately
D.Eventually
【6】
A.stopped
B.defended
C.abolished
D.monitored
【7】
A.skipped
B.ignored
C.disliked
D.repeated
【8】
A.difficulty
B.sound
C.greeting
D.movement
【9】
A.Realizing
B.Guaranteeing
C.Assuming
D.Acknowledging
【10】
A.apologies
B.gifts
C.lessons
D.tasks
【11】
A.put down
B.pointed to
C.turned over
D.held out
【12】
A.Mad
B.Sorry
C.Anxious
D.Doubtful
【13】
A.decorating
B.fixing
C.pressing
D.examining
【14】
A.home
B.key
C.dog
D.company
【15】
A.curious
B.outgoing
C.grateful
D.sensitive
【16】
A.comment
B.idea
C.dream
D.suggestion
【17】
A.fled
B.approached
C.trembled
D.disappeared
【18】
A.deal
B.risk
C.trial
D.difference
【19】
A.appealed
B.belonged
C.occurred
D.referred
【20】
A.modesty
B.courage
C.generosity
D.kindness
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As the neighbors complained of the noise, my husband spent weeks training him press his paw on the latch to let himself in. 【1】. However, when I was going out shopping last week, I noticed him in the garden near the gate. This time he was barking 【2】. Since then, he has developed another bad habit. As soon as he opens the gate from the outside, he comes into the garden and waits until the gate shuts. Then he sits and barks until someone lets him out. After this he immediately 【3】. Yesterday my husband removed the gate and Rex got so annoyed we have not seen him since.
32、阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
There are some important regulations parents can take to make sure their kids use cell phones in a safe and responsible way. When kids know what the consequences are when rules aren’t followed, that makes life more predictable for them.
Most kids are not paying for their cell phones or their cell phone plans, so if you pay for it, you own it, which means you have the right to take it away anytime if they disobey the rules you set up earlier.
After a kid has a cell phone, suddenly parents discover data runs out half way through the month. This can get expensive and your kids need to know how to monitor their use. Also, teen cell phone addiction should be limited. Generally, it’s a good idea to have no cell phone policy while they are doing homework and at bedtime. Come to agreement in advance about what they are and aren’t allowed to download on their cell phone. There are some really bad apps for kids that you don’t want on their phones.
Make sure your kids understand how to set up their privacy. Talk with them about why guarding their privacy is so important. Many teens truly have no concept about everything that a cell phone can share about them including personal information and their location.
You want to cover what is and isn’t appropriate to share via a cell phone. This definitely means photos and language used in emails and on social media. But don’t forget simpler things like providing their address, their age or what school they go to online.
Lastly, there are times and places when using one’s cell phone is not appropriate. In movie theaters or during class time at school the phone should be on silent and put away. Additionally, when someone is having a face to face conversation with them, they need to be looking at the person, not their phone.