1、Dr. James Naismith is believed ________ the game of basketball, a sport loved by people all around the world.
A.to invent
B.to have invented
C.inventing
D.having invented
2、 —Hi, are you a student of this University?
—No, but I ________.
A. want to B. want to be
C. want so D. want it
3、We should take measures to improve ___________ is called the quality of living.
A. that B. which
C. who D. what
4、The White Horse Temple first gained importance _________ Buddhism spread from here to other parts of China and Asia.
A. while B. so
C. as D. though
5、________, we'll go to visit the Great Wall.
A.Weather permitting
B.If permits
C.If permitting
D.Weather permits
6、To more accurately demonstrate students’ language competence, we’ll take advantage of written and oral exams and other forms of ____.
A.assessment B.education C.interview D.restriction
7、A student activist at the time, toyed with communism, rebelling against Germany’s postwar elites which, as he put it,“still ______ of the Nazis”—only to become part of the country’s cultural mainstream.
A.echoed B.tempted C.assembled D.stank
8、It’s a mistake to think of the country only ______ its tourist attractions.
A.in terms of B.in case of C.as a result of D.in face of
9、---Why didnt you tell him about the meeting?
--- He rushed out of the room ______ I could say a word.
A. until B. before C. when D. after
10、 I believe the world is ______ you think it is. So smile at the world and it will smile back.
A. which B. how C. that D. what
11、When asked if he was disappointed with his failure ____ the gold medal, the athlete responded just with a smile.
A. to win B. winning C. won D. to be won
12、The company was still in trouble and therefore they had to make a request ______ further aid.
A.about
B.at
C.for
D.on
13、― Mr. Johnson, I’m really sorry _____ you waiting for a long time.
— I know you are very busy at the moment.
A.to have kept B.to be keeping C.to keep D.to have been kept
14、The most important promises we must keep are ______ we make to ourselves.
A.Ones B.those C.these D.them
15、The watch was very good, and he _______ 20 percent down for it.
A.paid B.cost C.bought D.spent
16、 He talked a lot about things and persons _____they remembered in the school.
A.which
B.what
C.whom
D.that
17、The manager had to go to Beijing on business on June 23,________ happened to be his only son's birthday.
A.when
B.that
C.which
D.what
18、They hope paper bags will be prohibited someday too.
A.extincted
B.reserved
C.banned
D.sharpened
19、He tried to _______ his teachers by using big words in all his essays.
A. import B. imply
C. improve D. impress
20、By reading the story, you may understand ______ to be successful.
A.it takes what B.you take what C.what takes you D.what it takes
21、Mobile phone has become a problem for middle schools. Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.
Mobile phone used among children bas become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobile phone as Christmas gifts, and more students will want them.
Mary Bluett, an official, said mobile phone use is a distraction(分心的事)to student during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams.
She said some schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.
Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school office. They also said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school: they were easy to lose and were a distraction from studies.
Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.
【1】Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones__________.
A.because they are students
B.when they are free
C.when they are at school
D.because they are children
【2】We know from the passage that some children get mobile phones from_________.
A.the makers and sellers
B.the passers-by and strangers
C.their parents and friends
D.some mobile phone users
【3】What does the underlined word “cheat” mean in the passage?
A.Chat on line.
B.Play games.
C.Take something away.
D.Use dishonest methods.
【4】Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t_________ during school hours.
A.use their mobile phones
B.leave their mobile phones at school office
C.help the teachers with their work
D.get in touch with their children.
【5】The passage tells us that_________.
A.students shouldn’t have mobile phones at school except for some special reasons
B.it is impossible to ban students from using mobile phone at school
C.some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t use their phones at school
D.parents should teach their children how to use mobile phones during school hours
22、Looking for a gift for someone in your life? Here are some eco-friendly choices that won’t break the bank at £100 or less.
Little Sun Diamond Lamp
This pretty little light makes a big impact. Designed by famous artist Olafur Eliasson, purchases support Little Sun’s climate initiatives(气候倡议)to create a thriving world powered by the sun. This nonprofit brings clean power and light to communities living without electricity in Africa and inspires people to take climate action globally.
Buy the Little Sun Diamond Lamp here—£30
LARQ Bottle PureVisM
Saving water and helping the planet have never been so fashionable. LARQ’s vision is to combine inspirational design with new tech to help people get clean drinking water continual- ly. This smart bottle uses UVC light to neutralize (中和) up to 99 percent of bacteria. One charge lasts a month.
Buy the LARQ Bottle PureVisTM here—from £89
Fossil FB-01 Solar-Powered Watch
This watch is the gift that keeps giving. Not only is it powered by the sun, the compo- nents (零件)are created from up cycled, ocean-bound plastics. Tide ocean material is made, in part, with renewable energy. A percentage of profits go to charity, and Fossil have promised to make 100 percent of all packaging recyclable and/or reusable by 2025.
Buy the Fossil FB-01 Solar-Powered Watch here-£69
Click and Grow Indoor Smart Gardens
Food can’t get more local than picking it in your own living room. The range of Smart Garden products can grow herbs, fruits, and vegetables and provides the perfect environment for them. Inspired by NASA technology, the renewable and pesticide-free Smart Soil creates the ideal circumstances for your plants to grow well. Energy-efficient LED lighting and care- fully calibrated (校准)water distribution mean no resources are wasted.
Buy an indoor Smart Garden here—from £ 69. 95
【1】How much does a UVC light smart bottle cost?
A.£ 30.
B.£89.
C.£69.
D.£ 69. 95.
【2】People who want to grow fruits at home can purchase____
A.Little Sun Diamond Lamp.
B.LARQ Bottle PureVisTM.
C.Fossil FB-01 Solar-Powered Watch.
D.Click and Grow Indoor Smart Gardens.
【3】What do the four gifts have in common?
A.They are environment-friendly.
B.They are powered by solar energy,
C.They are popular with everyone.
D.They are technically supported by NASA.
23、I was born in the U.S, but grew up in Greece, experiencing the best of both worlds. I began studying French in sixth grade while in Grece. 【1】 I moved to the U.S. at 18 to study at Oakland University. My love of French carried over to college and French became one of my majors. Besides French, I am also majoring in journalism with a dream to travel and write.
【2】 I wanted to understand the nature of a culture different from the ones I was familiar with. I wanted to get to know the people and make basic connections. During my stay in France, I maintained a blog and I wrote a lot.
Through my study, I got the chance to talk to the locals and share stories and experiences with my host family. 【3】
Classes were long, homework was pleasantly challenging, but there was plenty of time in that one month of July to explore the city and see France. The food and the trips were by far the best part of my experience. I was in homestay and all my meals were home-made, French and delicious. 【4】 I also got to see places that I had only ever heard about in my studies. Physically going to sights rich in history and beauty was incredible.
Studying abroad, you will be able to explore the world and become more aware of other cultures. A study abroad experience is eye-opening and fruitful in all aspects, no matter how long the stay is. You will make friends and discover delicious or perhaps strange foods. 【5】
A.The cheese and bread were wonderful.
B.It was indeed the most tiring moment in my life.
C.To realize it I chose to study abroad in Angers, France.
D.I couldn’t even find a single minute to record my experiences.
E.Such experience will make you a culturally and socially richer person.
F.That’s when my passion for the French language and culture was born.
G.Despite the busy class schedule, my time in Angers was simply lovely.
24、Moving a step closer to a world that depends lesson fossil fuels, Swedish manufacturer, Volvo has exhibited a load carrier made out of fossil-free steel. The vehicle operates autonomously and can follow a predefined pa that a jobsite. Its electric motor ensures that the operations do not generate any emissions.
According to a report, every ton of steel produced generates an average of 1.85 tons of carbon dioxide. Steel production accounts for eight percent of annual carbon emissions in the world and decarbonizing (脱碳) the production is a major challenge for countries promising zero emissions by 2050.
“Having the world’s first actual vehicle made using SSAB’s fossil-free steel is a true milestone (里程碑),” said Martin Lindqvist from steel company SSAB. “Our cooperation with Volvo Group shows that green transition is possible and brings results.” The technology replaces the fossil fuels used in steelmaking with fossil-free electricity and hydrogen (氢).
However, the electric motor on the carrier is not entirely made from fossil-free steel, therefore the company cannot claim to have made a completely emission-free vehicle. To answer the claims, Volvo Chief Technical Officer, Lars Stenqvist said that three tons of green steel were used to make the load carrier while the vehicle’s weight is over eight tons. However, the total weight also includes heavier parts like massive tires (轮胎) with high load-bearing capacities.
“This initiative with SSAB sets the standard for a fossil-free future,” said Martin Lundstedt from Volvo Group. “Just as the nations of the world get together to address climate change, so too must organizations and industries work cooperatively to develop innovative new solutions for a greenhouse gas emission free future.”
【1】What can we learn about the load carrier?
A.It can drive itself.
B.Its tires weigh more than five tons.
C.Its electric motor is free of fossil fuels.
D.It is intended to transport steel at a jobsite.
【2】Why is the report in paragraph 2 mentioned?
A.To advocate a low-carbon lifestyle.
B.To criticize the less-developed steel production.
C.To highlight the threat caused by carbon emissions.
D.To stress the necessity of the use of fossil-free steel.
【3】What does Martin Lindqvist think of the load carrier?
A.It is a major breakthrough.
B.It appeals to the public interest.
C.It has promoted the advance of technology.
D.It has strengthened the two companies’ friendship.
【4】What does Martin Lundstedt want to tell us in the last paragraph?
A.More green vehicles are to be made.
B.The load carrier is far from satisfactory.
C.Cooperation is the key to a green future.
D.SSAB takes the lead in steel production.
25、 Two years ago, my friend and I were at college. With his birthday quickly _______, he came to me with an unusual _______: instead of receiving presents, he wanted to do some acts of kindness.
I was _______ with his idea and asked him how he came up with such a _______ idea. He told me about a TED talk he had watched on generosity, which had _______ him. So we started to _______ creative things we could do.
Our university employed some security guards to _______ its students. They have to work _______, keeping watch on every comer throughout the university. For the most part it's a thankless job as most people grow _______ to seeing the guards around and eventually ________ notice their presence, let alone acknowledging their efforts. How could we show them our appreciation?
We decided to hire a car and ask the driver to take us around the campus where we knew the ________ would be and we poured them each a cup of hot chocolate. We met with many ________ and appreciative words. It was amazing to see how a ________ act or even an intention of generosity can lift everyone's spirits.
I now realize that special energy is created when you choose to think bigger than yourself and act in ________ of others. You'll find it's actually the greatest ________ you've never got,especially when it's your birthday.
A.ending
B.passing
C.advancing
D.approaching
A.order
B.request
C.problem
D.story
A.struck
B.blessed
C.burdened
D.bored
A.complex
B.novel
C.familiar
D.traditional
A.controlled
B.supported
C.inspired
D.rewarded
A.plan out
B.take over
C.watch for
D.hold back
A.judge
B.help
C.monitor
D.protect
A.step by step
B.around the clock
C.more or less
D.now and then
A.addicted
B.devoted
C.attached
D.accustomed
A.barely
B.just
C.always
D.generally
A.workers
B.students
C.guards
D.drivers
A.friends
B.difficulties
C.greetings
D.smiles
A.similar
B.small
C.daily
D.modest
A.service
B.place
C.charge
D.memory
A.lesson
B.attention
C.gift
D.care
26、假定你是李华,新西兰某中学的师生交流团来访你校。请你代表学生会用英文写一封电子邮件,将本周末郊 游(Spring Outing)的安排传达给来访的新西兰师生。
内容包括: 1.集合时间及地点;
2.活动安排:参观古寺,随后采摘草莓(strawberry) ;
3.注意事项:穿舒适运动鞋。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear teachers and students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua