1、There is a beautiful Chinese song called I Came Over the Ocean to See You. Why not do that in reality on this Valentine’s Day? Keep your plan a secret and ______suddenly.
A. show up B. cut in
C. show off D. cut down
2、All over the city, history and modernity come together to make _______ an essential place for tourists to discover.
A. each B. this C. one D. it
3、—The flowers ________ sweet in the garden attract a lot of visitors.We should shoulder our obligation to take good care of public treasure.
— Yes. Now I become a protector, although I ________up flowers for a few years.
A.smelt; have picked
B.smelling; have picked
C.smelt; picked
D.smelling; picked
4、The unexpected race result had the crowd __________and then the thunderous applause burst out.
A.on the edge of the seat
B.ticking all the right boxes
C.letting off steam
D.holding their horses
5、By applying the theory to the problem, we can brush away the details and ______ simple patterns.
A. release B. reject C. reveal D. replace
6、At the ceremony, the president delivered a thank-you speech ______ the company.
A. on account of B. in charge of
C. on behalf of D. in terms of
7、So far, almost every possible means ______to provide accommodation and medical rescue for the people in the flood-stricken area.
A. were tried B. was tried
C. have been tried D. has been tried
8、How can we bridge the ever-widening gap that separates us from other animals?
A.build
B.narrow
C.balance
D.prevent
9、Finding a time_____suits everyone is going to be difficult.
A.that
B.when
C.what
D.Where
10、________ on the author’s own life, the book attracted a large number of readers when it was published.
A.Based
B.Basing
C.Having based
D.Being based
11、Anyway, I can’t cheat him---it’s against all my __________.
A. emotions B. principles
C. regulations D. patience
12、Before the sales start, I make a list of my kids will need for the coming season.
A.why B.how C.what D.which
13、It was the most disastrous space accident ever and it ________ people’s hearts.
A.threw light on
B.played a part in
C.became accustomed to
D.cast a shadow on
14、____ the movie star has always been the focus of much media attention, he tries to lead a normal life.
A.When B.While C.Unless D.Since
15、At the end of the meeting, it was announced that an agreement _______.
A. has been reached B. had been reached
C. has reached D. had reached
16、When I said that someone didn’t work hard in our class, I was not _____ you.
A.picking out B.referring to C.taking out D.sticking to
17、The Small Goose Pagoda in Xi’an, one of the 22 Silk Road relics located in China, _______ back in 707 during the Tang Dynasty.
A. dated B. was dated
C. dates D. is dating
18、— What if Mr. Wang is against our project at the meeting?
— He won’t be we ask for his advice in advance.
A. though B. unless C. if D. while
19、Charles entered New York University in 2009 and one year later ________to University of London as an exchange student.
A.sent B.had sent C.was sent D.had been sent
20、—Oh! Dear! It's so dark here.
—Take my hand, eyes_______, and you will not get lost.
A.being closed B.closed C.to close D.are closed
21、 When we see well, we do not think about our eyes very often. It is only when we cannot see perfectly that we realize how important our eyes are.
People who are near-sighted can only see things that are very close to their eyes, and everything else seems blurry (=unclear). Many people who do a lot of work, such as writing, reading and sewing become near-sighted.
People who are far-sighted suffer from just the opposite problem. They can see things that are far away, but they have difficulty in reading a book unless they hold it at arm’s length. If they want to do much reading, they must get glasses, too.
Other people do not see clearly because their eyes are not exactly the right shape. They have what is called astigmatism (散光). This, too, can be corrected by glasses. Some people’s eyes become cloudy because of cataracts (白内障). Long ago these people often became blind. Now, however, it is possible to operate on the cataracts and remove them.
Having two good eyes is important for judging distances. Each eye sees things from a slightly different angle. To prove this to yourself, look at an object out of one eye; then look at the same object out of your other eye. You will find the object’s relation to the background and other things around it has changed. The difference between these two different eye views helps us to judge how far away an object is. People who have only one eye cannot judge distance as people with two eyes.
【1】When things far away seem indistinct(模糊不清) , one is probably____.
A. near-sighted B. far-sighted
C. astigmatic D. suffering from cataracts
【2】The underlined word suffer in the third paragraph probably means_____.
A. experience B. imagine
C. feel pain D. are affected with
【3】 Having two eyes instead of one is particularly useful for______.
A. seeing at night B. seeing objects far away
C. looking over a wide area D. judging distances
【4】People who suffer from astigmatism have______.
A. one eye bigger than the other
B. eyes that are not exactly the right shape
C. a difficulty that can be corrected by an operation
D. an eye difficulty that cannot be corrected by glasses
22、Maximise your meals, boosts your brain
Make the most of simple and tasty ingredients that also pack a powerful punch for mental well-being-and you’ve probably got most of them in your store cupboard, just waiting to nourish your health and happiness
Clear your head with ginger
Aromatic ginger is a sure-fire way to wake your whole body, including your mind. It’s packed with antioxidant compounds, which help protect your DNA from damage and fight high blood pressure. It’s also a perfect tonic for treating nausea, clearing congestion and banishing brain fog.
Try This: Great ginger into water with a spoon of honey for a spicy drink, or add to a salad.
Feed your second brain with star anise
Star anise contains mighty antiviral compounds and is ideal for treating digestive issues and looking after your enteric (肠的) nervous system (also known as your gut), which is often referred to as the second brain. The enteric nervous system is a critical part of the gut-brain axis, through which your gut and brain communicate. This gut-brain axis performs several important functions, which can have a sizeable impact on your mood. For example, the majority of serotonin in your body, a neurotransmitter associated with elevating mood, is found in the gut, so keeping your gut in good order is vital for emotional well-being.
Try This: In Chinese medicine, people take star anise in tea form, and its liquorice flavour enhances Chinese dishes. It’s one of the big five in Chinese five-spice too.
Be happy with cloves
The abundance of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in clover help keep your whole body healthy, but particularly your mind. A study found that the more inflammation present in your body, the more likely you are to suffer from low mood and develop emotional imbalances, so to soothe inflammation is key, and cloves offer an easy way to start.
Try This: Cloves are deliciously comforting when added to a good-quality hot chocolate, and go well with ground cacao. If chocolate isn’t your thing, they make a simple and warming tea or can be added to both sweet and savoury dishes, such as crumbles and curries.
Pep up with black pepper
There’s now even more reason to crack a healthy helping of fiery black pepper over your favourite dish. Studies show that piperine the main compound in black pepper-can improve brain function. Researchers found that piperine possesses antidepressant-like properties and has a cognitive enhancing effect on the brain. Who would have thought the humble peppercorn could have such mood-boosting potential?
Try This: You may be a dab hand at grinding pepper on your pizza and pasta but, for extra kick with accompanying advantages, add black pepper to fruit dishes. It pairs perfectly with strawberries or watermelon-and you’ll seem quite the foodie!
Protect brain cells with smoked garlic
The potent garlic bulb is packed with zinc, which is essential for protecting the integrity of your brain cell membranes and improving blood flow to this area, which helps maximize function. It’s also an effective tonic for your immune system and metabolism, leaving them happy and balanced.
Try This: Smoked garlic has a milder flavor than unsmoked and the process barely lessens its nutritional powers. We know garlic has a strong taste and smell, but it’s best consumed raw on an empty stomach for maximum health benefits. However, if that raises your eyebrows, smoked garlic can be added to soups and salads or crushed to make garlic butter.
【1】Which of the following ingredients is particularly effective in fighting against depression?
A.Ginger.
B.Star anise.
C.Black pepper.
D.Garlic.
【2】What does the underlined word “soothe” (in the section of “Be happy with cloves”) probably mean according to the context?
A.Ease.
B.Enhance.
C.Negotiate.
D.Absorb.
【3】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Taking star anise can improve emotional well-being by lowering the level of serotonin.
B.Cloves are quite delicious when pairing with fruit dishes such as strawberries.
C.Drinking some ginger water may help you recover if you suffer from seasickness.
D.It’s the most beneficial to consume smoked garlic on an empty stomach if the strong flavor agrees with your.
23、My parents owned a neighborhood bar called the M Ninety-Seven, named for a nearby highway, on the comer of State Fair and Hoover Avenues in Detroit. Built in the '30s, it had a long wooden bar that was on the right as you walked in. I grew up in the bar. When most kids my age were at the park playing ball or riding bikes, I was watching old men shoot pool and play shuffleboard (沙狐球).
My father spent his entire life serving drinks and bringing cheer to customers. There were the white-collars who would stop in to unwind from the day's stress. They would bend elbows with the blue-collars and day laborers on either side of them. It always surprised me that they were able to mingle(交往).I would sit at the last table by the kitchen, sipping Cokes and eating a bag of Better Made potato chips with my twin sister, watching it all.
It was the 1960s version of a reality show. There was Big Bill, the tough talking policeman who stood six and a half feet tall and weighed just shy of the beer truck he drank daily. His views on society could be hard to listen to at times. But one night, he showed that he was all talk. While Bill was on patrol (巡逻),a call came over the radio about an apartment fire. He raced scout car to the scene, beating even the fire crew. The building was ablaze. He ran up three flights of stairs through smoke and flames to rescue two frightened children. Bill carried them out in his arms like each was a carton of eggs. The man with an explosive mouth but a keg-sized heart had saved the day.
Years passed, my father died, and the bar was sold. Like secondhand smoke, the words and the scenes from that bar stayed with me.
【1】What did the author want to tell us by the underlined sentence in paragraph 1?
A.His family built a wooden bar.
B.He didn't play with kids at the park.
C.He liked making friends with old men.
D.He was familiar with everything in the bar.
【2】What's the purpose for the white-collars to go to the bar?
A.To drink beer.
B.To watch others.
C.To communicate.
D.To relax themselves.
【3】Which of the following can best describe Bill?
A.Rude and careless.
B.lough but a little bit shy.
C.Complaining but responsible.
D.Talkative and narrow-hearted.
【4】What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A.The bar impressed the writer a lot.
B.The father didn't manage the bar well.
C.Secondhand smoke is similar to the bar.
D.The writer has nothing to do with the bar.
24、There were once two brothers who lived on the 80th level. On coming home one day, they realized that the lift wasn’t working and that the only choice was the stairway.
By the time they reached the 20th floor, they were breathing quickly and tired, so they decided to abandon their bags and come back for them the next day. When they struggled to the 40th floor, the younger brother started to complain and both of them began to quarrel all the way to the 60th floor. They then realized that they had only 20 more floors to climb, and decided to stop quarreling and continued climbing in peace. They silently climbed on and arrived home at last. Both of them stood calmly in front of the door. After a short rest, they suddenly realized that the key was in their bags which were left on the 20th floor.
This story is a reflection of our lives. Many of us live under the high expectations of our parents, teachers, and friends. We seldom get to the things we really like and love and we are under so much pressure and stress that by the age of 20, we get tired and decide to lighten the load.
Being free of the pressure and stress, we work enthusiastically and have high hopes. But by the time we’re 40 years old, we start to lose our dreams. We begin to feel unsatisfied and start to complain and criticize. Reaching 60, we realize that we have little left for complaining any more and we began to walk the final stage in peace and calmness. We think that there is nothing left to disappoint us, only to realize that we could not rest in peace because we still have unrealized dream—a dream we gave up 60 years ago.
【1】What happened to the two brothers that day?
A.They were trapped in the lift.
B.They lost their bags in the lift.
C.They locked their key in the room.
D.They had to climb the stairs home.
【2】How did the two men probably feel the moment they stood in front of their door?
A.Upset.
B.Inspired.
C.Pleased.
D.Anxious.
【3】According to the passage, our pressure and stress mainly comes from ______.
A.the expectations of people around us
B.the heavy burden of our social responsibility
C.our great desire for success
D.our anxieties about getting older
【4】What is the best title of the passage?
A.Make careful plans, avoid getting into trouble.
B.Follow your dreams, and never live with regrets.
C.Calm down and live a peaceful life.
D.Be free of stress and pressure, enjoy life.
25、When 19-year-old Emily Bhatnagar from Maryland, USA, found her father had stage four thyroid (甲状腺) cancer, her response was a little different than you might expect. To honour her father, who she also considers her best friend, she decided to start a book ______ called For Love and Buttercup, ______ books for kids with cancer.
“It was very much an overnight idea, ” she explains. “I posted a message on an app called Nextdoor asking my ______ for used book donations. I was only expecting a few here and there, but the response was truly ______ . It was just the push I needed to co-exist with ______ rather than letting it consume me. ” That summer, Emily and her older brother drove around her community, ______ boxes of books into their car.
“It was absolutely heartbreaking to watch my dad ______ cancer and see him lose a little bit of himself each day. But doing something for kids allowed me to develop a newfound sense of ______ mixed with an even greater sense of compassion to help others in any shape or form. I wanted to help kids. They’ve always held a ______ place in my heart.”
Using the ______ she got from working at her parents’ bread shop, Emily has bought many books out of her own pocket. ______ , she receives donations through her Amazon wishlist.
“I was so ______ knowing people have carried these books all their lives through generations, and that they wanted to gift them to my ______ .”
The project has ______ huge success, with For Love and Buttercup donating over 15,000 books and being ______ by multiple newspapers and magazines.
【1】
A.exchange
B.drive
C.exhibition
D.store
【2】
A.collecting
B.borrowing
C.buying
D.designing
【3】
A.relatives
B.friends
C.neighbors
D.classmates
【4】
A.instant
B.ambitious
C.incredible
D.convincing
【5】
A.hesitation
B.embarrassment
C.disappointment
D.sorrow
【6】
A.throwing
B.mixing
C.loading
D.hiding
【7】
A.get over
B.go through
C.die from
D.look into
【8】
A.superiority
B.security
C.purpose
D.belonging
【9】
A.special
B.similar
C.convenient
D.suitable
【10】
A.respect
B.methods
C.honour
D.tips
【11】
A.In person
B.In addition
C.In return
D.In brief
【12】
A.confident
B.grateful
C.nervous
D.guilty
【13】
A.account
B.experiment
C.company
D.cause
【14】
A.witnessed
B.defined
C.deserved
D.demanded
【15】
A.influenced
B.copied
C.impressed
D.recognized
26、第二节:读写任务(共1小题,满分25分)
阅读下面短文,然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
阅读下面短文, 然后按要求写一篇150个词左右的英语短文。
If you ask people what makes them happy, you will probably get many different answers but there are two fundamental things that will ensure happiness.
The first part of what makes people happy is growth. When you feel like you are improving your life, that’s when you are happy. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to constantly buy bigger and better things. You need to feel like you are growing on a personal level. You need to know that the essence of who you are is continually improving in some ways. Keep looking for ways to make yourself better today than you were yesterday. This can mean different things to different people but the point is that you have to feel like you are improving and getting better as a human being as time goes by.
The second part of what makes people happy is the sense of contribution. Everyone wants to believe that they were put here to do something great. As long as you know that by your being here, by doing what you are doing, you are helping someone somewhere, it will bring you happiness.
These are two ways of how to find happiness. Are these the only answers to what makes people happy? That depends on how you define happiness.
写作内容:1. 以约30个词概括上文的主要内容。
2. 以约120个词讲述你对快乐的看法,
内容包括
(1)什么事情能让人快乐;
(2)描述一次你感到快乐的经历;
(3)这次经历给你的感悟。