There has been no________so far from the police about the cause of the poor girl’s death after the college entrance examination.
A. comment B. command C. discussion D. reaction
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People think “SOS” is the simplest and common________to make, in time of danger or disaster.
A. mark B. sign C. signal D. remark
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We________today not a victory of a party but a celebration of freedom, symbolizing an end as well as a beginning, signifying renewal as well as change.
A. enjoy B. observe C. watch D. suspect
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The society was set up to ________endangered species form extinction.
A. deserve B. preserve C. observe D. reserve
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She tried to sleep, but thoughts________and images flashed into her mind.
A. crowded out B. crowed to C. crowded of D. crowded in
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I really worry about her, but I know if I________the therapy, she will stop speaking to me.
A. bring out B. bring in C. bring up D. bring out
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John seems________to sit in front of the television all night.
A. content B. easy C. cozy D. comfortable
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Soon, his warm, inviting smile put me________, and spent the next two hours talking casually.
A. at attention B. at ease C. at best D. at a loss
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Last month, our English Department invited a local radio star to________a public lecture on
the topic of media influence on society.
A. communicate B. demand C. deliver D. converse
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________ , we lack practice and experience nowadays in dealing with the complicated
economic situation.
A. Luckily B. Previously C. Doubtfully D. Indeed
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完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
Years ago, in a small fishing village in Holland, a young boy taught the world about the
rewards of unselfish service.
Because the entire village lived on fishing, a volunteer rescue team was needed in case of emergency. One night, the winds31 , the clouds burst and a strong storm overturned a fishing boat at sea. The crew in trouble32 the SOS. The captain of the rescue rowboat team33 the alarm and the villagers34 in the town square overlooking the sea. When the team started their rowboat fought their way through the wild waves, the villagers waited 35 on the beach, holding lamps to36 the way back.
An hour later, the rescue boat reappeared through the fog and the37 villagers ran to greet them. Falling38 on the sand, the volunteers reported that the rescue boat could not hold any more39 and they had to leave one man behind. Even one more passenger would have surely40 the rescue boat and all would have been lost.
41 , the captain called for another volunteer team to42 the survivor. Sixteen
-year-old Hans stepped forward. His mother grabbed his arm, crying, "please don't go. Your father43 in a shipwreck (船只失事) 10 years ago and your elder brother, Paul, has been lost 44 for three weeks. Hans, you are all I have left."
Hans replied, "Mother, I have to go. 45 everyone said I can't go, let someone else do it? Mother, this time I have to do my duty. When the call for service46 , we all need to take our turn and do our part. Hans kissed his mother, joined the team and47 into the night. "
Another hour passed, which seemed to Hans' mother like a century. 48 the rescue boat dashed through the fog with Hans standing up in the bow. 49 his hands, the captain called, "did you find the lost man?" 50 able to control himself, Hans excitedly cried back, "Yes, we found him. Tell my mother it's my elder brother, Paul!"
31. A. stilled B. screamed C. stopped D. calmed
32. A. set about B. sent out C. came up with D. took over
33. A. sounded B. set C. took D. made
34. A. gathered B. followed C. fought D. struggled
35. A. nervously B. angrily C. fearfully D. happily
36. A. hope B. light C. expect D. try
37. A. promising B. hoping C. cheering D. standing
38. A. uncomfortable B. exhausted C. disturbed D. painful
39. A. villagers B. sailors C. captains D. passengers
40. A. pushed B. pulled C. overturned D. settled
41. A. Anxiously B. Strangely C. Unexpectedly D. Doubtfully
42. A. look after B. look for C. lookout D. look on
43. A. died B. pulled C. went D. interrupted
44. A. in the fire B. at sea C. on strike D. in the war
45. A. How about B. What for C. What if D. What with
46. A. comes B. goes C. flies D. climbs
47. A. appeared B. disappeared C. came D. went
48. A. Therefore B. Firstly C. when D. Finally
49. A. Making B. Keeping C. Showing D. Cupping
50. A. Hardly B. Only C. Seldom D. Always
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A gentle breeze blew through Jennifer's hair. The golden red sun was setting. She was on the beach, looking up at the fiery (火红的) ball. She was amazed by its color, deep red in the middle, softly fading into yellow. She could hear nothing but the waves and the seagulls flying up above in the sky.
The atmosphere relaxed her. After all she had been through, this was what she needed. "It's getting late," she thought, "I must go home. My parents will be wondering where I am."
She wondered how her parents would react, when she got home after the three days she was missing. She kept on walking, directing herself where she spent every summer holiday. The road was deserted. She walked slowly and silently. Just in a few hundred meters she would have been safe in her house.
It was really getting dark now. The sun had set a few minutes before and it was getting cold too. She wished she had her favorite sweater on: it kept her really warm. She imagined having it with her. This thought disappeared when she finally saw her front door. It seemed different. Nobody had taken care of the outside garden for a few days. She was shocked: her father was usually so strict about keeping everything clean and tidy, and now... It all seemed deserted. She couldn't understand what was going on.
She entered the house. First, she went into the kitchen where she saw a note written by her father. It said: "Dear Ellen, there is some coffee ready. I went looking." Ellen was her mother but－where was she? On the right side of the hallway was her parents' room. She went in. Then she saw her. Her mother, lying on the bed, was sleeping. Her face looked so tired, as if she hadn't slept for days. She was really pale. Jennifer would have wanted to wake her up but she looked too tired. So Jennifer just fell asleep beside her. When Jennifer woke up, something was different－she wasn't in her mother's room and she wasn't wearing the old clothes she ran away in. She was in her cozy bed in her pajamas.
It felt so good being back home. Suddenly she heard a voice, "Are you feeling better now, dear? You know you got us very, very scared."
1.Three days later Jennifer came back home________.
A. at sunrise B. at sunset C. at night D. at midday
2.What does the underlined phrase "This thought" most probably mean?
A. The idea of going back home.
B. Her anxiety about her parents.
C. The feeling of being warm in her favorite sweater.
D. The feeling of getting back home safely.
3.Her father didn't take care of the garden because________.
A. he was busy looking for her
B. he had to look after his wife
C. he was not strict with his job
D. he no longer enjoyed working in the garden
4.What can we infer from this passage?
A. In fact Jennifer's mother had been sick for days.
B. As Jennifer walked towards home, she became increasingly scared.
C. When she found the garden deserted, she realized she was wrong.
D. Having experienced a lot outside, Jennifer felt home was safest for her.
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The World Expo 2010 Shanghai China is to be staged in Shanghai from May 1 to October 31, 2010. If you plan to visit the Shanghai Expo this summer, the
China Pavilion is a must-see area for you.
The China Pavilion, which is called Oriental Crown
(东方之冠), is located at the center of the Expo site. Standing 63 meters tall, the China Pavilion takes the shape of an emperor’s crown, with the upper layers larger than the lower ones. Covering 160,000 square meters in floor space, the pavilion consists of a national hall and a regional hall. Construction on the China Pavilion began on Dec. 18, 2007. The design of the China Pavilion was picked from a total of 344 designs put forward by Chinese from around the world. The pavilion possesses both traditional and modern features, which helps develop the theme of the 2010 Expo “Better City, Better Life”. For example, it is red in appearance, which contains the elements of traditional Chinese culture, and it is green indoors, with the use of energy-saving techniques. The Shanghai World Expo is expected to attract 70 million visitors from across the globe. It is estimated that 400,000 people will visit the Expo and its 140 pavilions every day during the period, but the China Pavilion is only able to receive about one tenth of the total. How to accommodate so many people in the pavilion remains a tough task. Luckily, the China Pavilion is built as a permanent landmark.
During the Expo, the main structure will be used for an exhibition based on the theme of “Chinese wisdom in urban development" by explaining the values of harmony, nature and spirit. The three-story pavilion has three sections. The top floor’s "Footprint of the East" will show some of the changes in Chinese cities. There, you can see a film which shows how Chinese cities have changed, especially in the past 30 years. According to Lu Chuan, director of the film, the scenery is like something from The Lord of the Rings. On the second floor, "Journey of Wisdom” will explain China’s four great inventions. And the ground’s “Blossoming City” will display scenes from cities of the future.
1.Which of the following words can be used to describe the China Pavilion?
A. Tiny. B. Round.
C. Foreign. D. Environment-friendly.
2.The China Pavilion can receive ________ visitors at most per day.
A. 40,000 B. 400,000 C. 100,000 D. 20,000
3.We can infer that ________.
A. the China Pavilion will be pulled down after the World Expo 2010 is over
B. the China Pavilion will probably continue to be open to visitors after the Expo is over
C. you can continue to visit the Japanese Pavilion after the Expo is over
D. some foreign friends took part in the designs of the China Pavilion
4.On the second floor of the China Pavilion, you can ________.
A. enjoy a film about the changes of cities in China
B. learn what Shanghai looked like in the 1920s
C. find out how paper was invented
D. see how Chinese cities will look like in the future
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Summer Holiday Fun 2010 !
The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
Peterborough Museum
The Age of the Dinosaurs’ is the museum’s main attraction this summer．Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands—on exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking (潜伏) around every ember! The museum is open from 10：00am to 5：00pm Monday to Saturday，and from 12:00pm to 4:00 pm on Sundays in August．
Call 01733 864663 for details
Saxon Youth Club
School holiday fun：Young people aged 13－19 will be able to produce their own music, compete in spots activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road, Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00pm. PLUS an aero ball tournament will take place on Thursday 12th August between 3:30pm and 6:30pm.
Call 01353 720274 for details
Houghton Mill
Alice through the Looking Class—a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th. August. Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5 : 30 pro performance 6:30pm—8:30pm. Tea room will be open until end of the interval. Adult ￡10. Child￡7. Family ￡20.
Booking advisable on 0845 4505157.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Farmland Gaines：From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches，come and join the Farmland Team．Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette (玫瑰形饰物) that is fit for a winner！No need to book, just turn up between 12: 00pm and 4:00pm on Thursday 19th August Suitable for children aged four and above，each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price Tickets Cost￡7 per child.
For further information, call 01223 810080.
1.If you are interested in cooking, you can go to________.
A. Peterborough Museum B. Houghton Mill
C. Saxon Youth Club D. Farmland Museum
2.You want to watch the new play with your parents，so it will cost you________．
A. ￡21 B. ￡17 C. ￡27 D. ￡20
3.Which of the following activities needs parents’ company?
A. Playing farmland games. B. Watching a new play.
C. Competing in spots activities. D. Visiting the dinosaur exhibition.
4.If Tom comes to Peterborough for amusement on August 19, he will have________activities
to choose from for himself.
A. one activity B. two activities
C. three activities D. four activities
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At present, in many American cities especially, many teachers in the public schools say they are underpaid. They point to jobs such as secretary or truck driver, which often pay more to start than that of a teacher. In many other fields, such as law, medicine, computer science, a beginning worker may make more than a teacher who has taught for several years.
Teaching has never been a profession that attracted people interested in high salaries. It is by history a profession that has provided rewards in addition to money—the satisfaction of sharing knowledge, of influencing others, of guiding young people. But in the past several years, there are more difficulties in teaching, for many, than there are rewards.
Unruly students, especially in big cities, large classes and a lack of support from the public in terms of money and understanding have led many public school teachers to leave the profession.
As a result, many of the best students, who would have chosen teaching as their life career in the past, are going into other fields.
Another reason for this change in teacher candidates is the changing status of women in the United States. Until the late 1960s and 1970s, one of the most popular choices for women was teaching. But as other professions, such as law and medicine opened up to women, women stopped pouring into teacher training programs. Thus, a major pool of excellent candidates for the teaching profession dwindled.
Bit by bit government officials and others realized that the status of the teacher had suffered. They talked about change. But the change in a vast society like the United States is not easy. People’s attitudes have formed over many years, and sometimes change takes many years.
1.The underlined word “that” in Paragraph 1 refers to “________”.
A. money B. job C. secretary D. truck driver
2.What is the present situation of the teaching?
A. Teachers work harder and get underpaid.
B. Teachers have no opportunities to work in other fields.
C. Teaching can attract best students to work as a teacher.
D. Teaching can provide rewards as well as high salaries.
3.Many public school teachers turn to other professions because________.
A. the unruly students and large classes
B. the difficulties of teaching as well as a lack of money, support and understanding
C. the attracting power of other jobs
D. a lack of satisfaction of sharing knowledge and influencing others
4.The author believes that change in teachers’ status in the United States________.
A. is not great B. impossible
C. influences people’s attitude D. needs time
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If you know exactly what you want, the best way to get a job is to get specialized training. A recent report shows that companies like graduates in such fields as business and health care who can go to work immediately with very little on-the-job training.
That’s especially true of booming fields that are challenging for workers. At Cornell's School of Hotel Administration, for example, bachelor's degree graduates get an average of four or five job offers with salaries ranging from the high to low and plenty of chances for rapid advancement. Large companies especially like a background of formal education coupled with work experience. But in the long run, too much specialization does not pay off. Business, which has been flooded with MBAs, no longer considers the degree an automatic stamp of approval. The MBA may open doors and command a higher salary initially, but the impact of a degree washes out after five years.
As further evidence of the erosion of corporate faith in specialized degrees, Michigan State’s Scheetz cites a pattern in corporate hiring practices. Although companies tend to take on specialists as new hires, they often seek out generalists for middle and upper-level management. This sounds like a formal statement that you approve of the liberal-arts(文科) graduate. Time and again labor-market analysts mention a need for talents that liberal-arts majors are assumed to have: writing and communication skills, organizational skills, open-mindedness and adaptability, and the ability to analyze and solve problems. David Birch, manager of the Boston Red Sox, says that he does not hire anybody with an MBA or an engineering degree. “I hire only liberal-arts people because they have a less-than-canned way of doing things,” says Birch.
For a liberal – arts degree, students focus on some basic courses that include literature history, mathematics, economics, science, human behavior and a computer course or two. With these useful and important courses, you can feel free to specialize, “A liberal-arts degree coupled with an MBA or some other technical training is a very good combination in the marketplace,” says Scheetz.
1.The job market is in great need of people with ________.
A. special training in special fields B. a bachelor’s degree in education
C. formal schooling and work experience D. an MBA degree from top universities
2.The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 means ________.
A. an MBA degree does not help in future promotion
B. MBA programs will not be as popular as they are now
C. people will not forget the degree the MBA graduates have got
D. most MBA programs fail to provide students with a foundation
3. David Birch says that he only hires liberal – arts people because ________.
A. they will follow others’ ways of solving problems
B. they can do better in bundling changing situations
C. they are well trained in a variety of specialized fields
D. they have attended special programs in management
4.The author supports the idea that ________.
A. on – the – job training is less costly in the long run
B. formal schooling is less important than job training
C. specialists are more expensive to hire than generalists
D. generalists will do better than specialists in management
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完成句子（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）
71. He is fifteen, and is admitted to Peking University, (也一样) his cousin sister. (so)
72. I have never dreamed of (会有这样的机会) to study abroad free. (there)
73. Today, we’ll discuss a number of cases________(有些学生不能) to use the language properly. (fail)
74. (随着时间的流逝), many occasions－birthdays, awards, graduations－were marked with Dad’s flowers. (as)
75. (无论你说什么)makes no difference to me. I won’t change my mind to go to Shanghai Expo although it’s crowded there. (say)
76. So difficult (我发现解决) the problem that I decided to ask Tom for advice. (work)
77. I supported him in time, otherwise he (会摔下来) the bike. (fall)
78. By the time you come here, I (已经去) Beijing. (go)
79. Tim, you’re looking for Mary? She________(肯定去了) to the library. (must)
80. It was not until she had arrived home (她记起) the appointment with the doctor. (remember)
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