1、You can't get the expensive house________you have lots of money.
A. if B. unless
C. when D. since
2、All the facts in California’s record-breaking heatwave suggest that the wildfires to the brutally hot temperature, so it’s suggested that people with health problem carefully.
A.were linked; are taken care of B.be linked; be taken care of
C.should be linked; are attended to D.were linked; be attended to
3、—Douglas is having to miss the school concert because he’s ill.
—Oh, ________! He has been expecting it so much.
A.far from it
B.that’s a shame
C.never mind
D.I didn’t get it.
4、Hannah, devoting herself to charity, is one of many examples of young people who are making a_________to the world.
A.choice B.profit C.judgement D.difference
5、When we finished lunch at the nearby restaurant, Linda took me to examine her new house________ was being decorated by the workers.
A.when
B.what
C.where
D.which
6、Mother always complains that children ________ their shoes very quickly.
A. find out B. wash out
C. wear out D. set out
7、.I’m sure that I will learn typing and shorthand(速记)________.
A. at times B. one time
C. in no time D. at a time -
8、The only thing________can be done is to stop them from going there.
A.that
B.which
C.what
D.who
9、On 12 April 1961, Yuru Gagarin became the first person in the world________ into space.
A.to go
B.going
C.gone
D.to be gone
10、Health experts believe that even a little exercise is far better than ________ at all.
A. none B. nothing C. no one D. anything
11、I used to _________ football on the playground, but now I am used to _________ in the library and the knowledge I get can be used to _________ myself.
A.playing; reading; equip
B.play; read; equipping
C.play; reading; equip
D.playing; reading; equipping
12、She got so angry that she ran after them.She was soon________,but she continued to run.
A.out of sight B.out of breath C.in sight D.in breath
13、As many members ________ were present at the emergency meeting agreed to the capital increase plan.
A.like
B.that
C.as
D.who
14、Are you ________ about losing the race?
A.disappointing
B.embarrassing
C.disappointed
D.embarrassed
15、In the past 10 years, it________the doctors________the new drug has great significance for the treatment of the disease.
A.puzzled; where
B.has puzzled; whether
C.has puzzles; that
D.puzzled; whether
16、She is on a diet. ________, she pursues various exercise on TV.
A.In the beginning
B.On the one hand
C.In this sense
D.In addition
17、Museums accepting these grants, yet offering little more than the occasional public lecture or very minimal help to school teacher arriving at the museum with pupils, therefore ______ having such financial support severely cut back or withdrawn.
A.risk
B.risking
C.having risked
D.to risk
18、China may as well keep its growth above 7 percent. __________, the rate may be set between 6 to 7 percent, for the sake of a healthy environment.
A. Consequently B. Alternatively C. Accordingly D. Contrarily
19、After the fire,________________ would otherwise be a cultural center is now reduced to a pile of ashes.
A.that
B.it
C.what
D.which
20、I think we were ____by the waiter with the restaurant bill. It was much more expensive than I expected.
A. cut off B. ripped off C. knocked off D. set off
21、 Jolin Tsai, a famous singer, has become an English teacher! But she is not staying in a classroom to give you talks in English. Instead, she has published a new book, “Jolin’s English Diary Book”. It came out in Taiwan in March. Jolin is helping you learn English in a light-hearted way and giving you useful words for life outside your textbooks.
“I hope it’s a happy English book,” she said. “When you learn English in a fun way, you will keep on doing it. This certainly doesn't mean just reciting words”. Jolin has a lot of clever ways of learning. She likes to listen to English songs or find friends to talk to in English. She has been good at English since Grade 3 in primary school. Because of this, she hosted news programme on the radio herself.
Jolin knows it’s important to put English to good use. So, in her English diaries, she wrote something about her everyday life, like study, fashion, travel and family. After each diary, she gives you lots of notes. You can use them often, too! Jolin also asks you to keep diaries like hers.
【1】Jolin has been good at English .
A.since she became a famous singer B.since she was in Grade 3
C.since she was in college D.since she was 3 years old
【2】In Jolin’s diaries, which of the following is not mentioned?
A.Fashion. B.Chinese learning.
C.Trip. D.Family life.
【3】From the passage we know that ______.
A.she is not only a famous singer but also an English teacher in a primary school
B.you don’t have to keep English diaries
C.she teaches us how to be a famous singer in “Jolin’s English Diary Book”
D.Jolin Tsai shows us how to learn English in a fun way
22、Maine’s wild blueberry (蓝莓) fields are home to one of the most important fruit crops in the northeastern United States. But scientists working with the University of Maine have found they are warming at a faster rate than the rest of the state. The researchers say the blueberries may be at risk because the rising temperatures have brought a loss of water. The scientists studied 40 years of data and found that the state experienced a 1.1 ℃ increase in average temperature. But the blueberry fields experienced an increase of 1.3 ℃.
Rafa Tasnim is an ecology and environmental science student at the University of Maine and the study’s lead writer. She says the lack of water caused by the temperature difference can result in smaller crop sizes and she is afraid that the blueberries are less likely to survive. “What we are expecting is that the temperature is going to increase a lot and we will not get as much rainfall in the summertime especially,” said Tasnim.
Maine is home to the only for-profit producers of wild blueberries in the US. The blueberries are smaller and have a slightly different flavor than other kinds of blueberries. Most of the crop is used to supply frozen fruit. Maine growers compete with those in eastern Canada which also produce the fruit.
The wild blueberry industry in Maine has been affected in recent years by environmental change, as well as the lack of water last year. Farmers produced 21.5 million kilograms of Maine wild blueberries last year. That has been the lowest number since 2004. The researchers have found that the wild blueberry growers need to change their planting and watering methods and fertilizer use to prepare for future climate change.
【1】What does the underlined word “they” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A.The blueberry fields.
B.States.
C.The fruit crops.
D.Experiences.
【2】How does Tasnim feel about the blueberry production in Maine?
A.Puzzled.
B.Confident.
C.Anxious.
D.Curious.
【3】What do the researchers expect the blueberry growers to do?
A.Stop using fertilizers.
B.Supply frozen blueberries.
C.Take corresponding measures in advance.
D.Change the blueberries’ flavor.
【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.Heavy Rainfall Threatens Wild Blueberries
B.Climate Change Affects Maine’s Blueberry Crops
C.Blueberries Are Badly in Need of Protection
D.US Blueberry Growers Face Competition from Canada
23、BACK TO SCHOOL BOOK GUIDE
Movies Recommendations
Avatar: The Way Of The Water (CGI sci-fi)
James Cameron’s 2009 Avatar is the highest-grossing film of all time, so it’s surprising it’s taken 13 years for the sequel(续集). Set more than a decade after the events of the first movie, Avatar: The Way Of The Water returns to see Jake and Neytiri with a family. In the previous film, Jake (Sam Worthington), a former human, befriends the Na’vi after becoming a part of the Avatar Programme. He eventually takes their side in their conflict with the humans and leads them to victory, meanwhile falling in love with Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) and leaving his human body to become one of the Na’vi.
In this new movie, the humans return to cause great damage to the planet of Pandora, and Jake leads the Na’vi army into battle to protect it. The live action scenes were filmed in New Zealand, which were then overlayed with CGI (computer generated imagery) to transform the characters and seascape into an amazing fantasy world.
The Lost King (Drama Comedy)
Based on true events, this is the story of one woman’s search for King Richard Ⅲ’s remains, which had been lost for over 500 years. Amateur historian Philippa Langley (Sally Hawkins), whose persistent research is met with incomprehension by her friends and family, and doubt and confusion by experts and academics. She takes on the country’s most eminent historians, forcing them to think again about one of England’s most controversial kings.
Bones And All (Romantic Horror)
Based on the 2015 book of the same name, this coming-of-age movie is both tender and haunting. Abandoned by her mother, Maren (Taylor Russell), a young woman on the margins of society, sets off on a journey of self-discovery, when she meets Lee (Timothee Chalamet), a homeless drifter(流浪汉). Together they embark on a road trip through the back country of the US. But a trail of pain and tragedy follows her like a ghost. With Lee’s help, she desperately tries to return to be normal.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Action, Adventure, Fantasy)
Following the events of Spider-Man No Way Home, Doctor Strange unwittingly(不知不觉地)casts a forbidden spell that accidentally opens up the multiverse(平行宇宙). With help from Wong and Scarlet Witch, Strange confronts various versions of himself as well as teaming up with the young America Chavez while traveling through various realities and working to restore reality as he knows it. Along the way, Strange and his allies realize they must take on a powerful new adversary(对手)who seeks to take over the multiverse.
【1】What will Jake do in the new Avatar sequel?
A.He will make friends with the Na’vi.
B.He will film a movie in New Zealand.
C.He and Neytiri will unite as a family.
D.He will take the humans side in the conflict with the Na’vi.
【2】If you are interested in history, which one do you prefer?
A.Bones And All.
B.Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
C.Avatar: The Way Of The Water.
D.The Lost King.
【3】What do we know about the Doctor Strange?
A.He meets with a powerful new adversary.
B.He encounters the young America Chavez.
C.He opens up the multiverse on purpose.
D.He fails to travel through various realities and to restore reality.
24、Reading is a great way to improve your English. You'll learn new words, revise previously-taught structures and absorb thousands of useful expressions and phrases... without any effort. By reading, you are receiving valuable language input. And this is how you learn! Remember, language learning is a combination of input + practice. As you're reading, you're taking in language naturally, and you're seeing how it all fits together. This iscrucialto your learning.
The great thing about reading is that learning takes place subconsciously. There are no exercises to do, no grammar rules to learn, no tasks to complete... it's all natural. The language flows in through your eyes, and gets recorded in your brain. What could be easier?
The key to effective reading is to read things that you want to read. There are millions of books, magazines and websites out there. You couldn't possibly read them all. So, the important thing is to find things that you like reading. Then, you'll be motivated to read. And then the reading won't be difficult. It'll be easy! And then you'll learn. It's simple.
Remember: read what you want to read. What you like reading. What motivates and inspires you. But where can you start? Well, you could read a book that you've already read in your own language. Simply find a translated version of a book that you have read and enjoyed. This will make processing the content in the target language much easier as you’ll already know what the book is about! You could also read the news. This is great as you can read the news in your own language first, then in English. You'll see that it won't be too difficult as you'll be familiar with the topics and stories. Magazines are also great. Find one that covers a topic you're interested in: business, clothing, guns, horses, houses, housekeeping, stocks and shares, sports, computers, electronics, designing, cooking... you name it, they'll have it. If not, look for information on the internet. There are also websites for every topic under the sun! Why not join a forum? They're a great source of English input as the language is often written in a simple, spoken style. Go to Google Groups, which has discussion groups based on common interests. Just type in the topic that interests you and join the chat.
Finally, how you read is also important. The best thing is to read without using a dictionary. Let the words flow over you. Just skip the parts you don't understand. If you make your reading feel too much like work, it'll stop being fun. Of course, you could make a note of any new words and phrases that you like or see repeated frequently, but try not to break your concentration too much. Also, set yourself mini-objectives. For example, if you're reading a novel, read 20 pages a day. Very soon, you'll have been exposed to thousands of useful phrases and words. Have fun reading! You'll learn so much!
【1】The underlined word “crucial” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A. easy B. important C. difficult D. suitable
【2】The key to effective reading is_______.
A. to read millions of books B. not to learn grammar rules
C. to be motivated to read D. to read easy things
【3】You can start to read by____.
A. reading a book that you've already read in English
B. reading the news in English first
C. going to Google Groups to practice spoken English
D. reading magazines containing topics you are interested in
【4】From the passage we can learn that______.
A. when you read you needn’t look up every new word in the dictionary
B. the great thing about reading is that you can read without any effort
C. to read is as much fun as to work
D. you should make notes of every new word and phrase while reading
25、"Mum, can I invite my classmate Brett over to stay tomorrow night, please? It's Friday, and we don't have any _______. Can I, please?" Mum was sitting at the kitchen table. Dad was _______next to her, resting his head on his arms. Mum could _______that James wanted so badly to have his friend over.
"I'm so sorry, James," she said.
"I'm never allowed to have friends come to the house? Why, Mum?" James asked sadly, almost in _______.
"I know it's _______for you," Mum said softly. "But I'm just worried other people might think we're a little. . . strange. And then they would make fun of you. "
"No, they wouldn't, Mum," James protested. "We're not _______at all. We're just ordinary people. "
Mum sighed heavily. "To tell you the truth, James, my neck has been so painful that it's given me a heavy _______. And your poor father — he doesn't feel _______. He really needs a rest. "
"I can help, Mum!" James said. " _______I can make you and Dad feel better, can Brett come over? Please?"
"Well. . . " Mum began.
"Great! Thanks, Mum!" James almost shouted. "Just sit there, don't move. " He rushed over to the kitchen drawer and ________what he needed — two spanners(扳手). "Hang on, Mum," he said. "This won't take a second. " After some ________, James was finished. With a smile of ________on his face he said, "There! How does that feel?" "Oh, James," Mum said. "That's much better! How did you do it?"
"Easy," James said ________. "Dad had tightened your neck bolts(螺栓) too much! I just________them slightly! I learned that in robotic science at school. "
"What about your father? Can you ________him?" asked Mum.
"I'll try," James replied. He ________up Dad's hair at the back of his neck, and plugged the electric wire into Dad's head. Then he turned the ________on. Dad opened his eyes and ________immediately. "He just let his ________run too low, that's all," James said. "Shall I tell Brett to come over straight after school tomorrow?"
"I guess so," replied Mum. "Your friends will just have to ________that we are a very unusual family. Thanks, son!"
【1】
A.chance
B.message
C.homework
D.difficulty
【2】
A.asleep
B.reading
C.alone
D.standing
【3】
A.explain
B.see
C.agree
D.doubt
【4】
A.terror
B.tears
C.surprise
D.silence
【5】
A.fair
B.easy
C.good
D.hard
【6】
A.strange
B.normal
C.popular
D.anxious
【7】
A.headache
B.loss
C.task
D.day
【8】
A.ill
B.funny
C.sorry
D.well
【9】
A.As
B.If
C.Since
D.Before
【10】
A.kept
B.controlled
C.found
D.returned
【11】
A.requests
B.thoughts
C.repairs
D.instructions
【12】
A.sympathy
B.satisfaction
C.bitterness
D.politeness
【13】
A.embarrassedly
B.gratefully
C.impatiently
D.proudly
【14】
A.adjusted
B.collected
C.produced
D.covered
【15】
A.greet
B.accompany
C.help
D.ask
【16】
A.lifted
B.caught
C.gave
D.filled
【17】
A.television
B.power
C.light
D.gas
【18】
A.grew up
B.lay down
C.broke down
D.sat up
【19】
A.food
B.temperature
C.battery
D.blood
【20】
A.prove
B.expect
C.suspect
D.accept
26、据报道,2014年江苏青奥会将选拔万名以上志愿者为之服务。请你以“Dos and Don’ts for the 2014 Youth Olympic Volunteers”为题,用英语写一篇短文,讨论志愿者应该做什么,不应该做什么。短文应包括下表中的内容:
Dos | Don’ts |
1、待人礼貌友好 | 1、避免不恰当的言行 |
2、有责任感 | 2、不忘履行自己的职责 |
3、介绍中国和江苏历史和传统文化 | 3、不损害城市形象 |
如果我成为志愿者,我会全心全意为运动员服务,使其挑战极限成为可能,祝愿此次青奥会成功,彰显其往日的荣光。 |
注意:1对所给要点,不要简单翻译,要有适当的发挥。
2词数120左右。短文已写好的部分不计入总词数。
Dos and Don’ts for the 2014 Youth Olympic Volunteers
It is reported that more than 10,000 people will be chosen as volunteers for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing,Jiangsu Province. What should the volunteers do and what should they not do?
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