—Will you join us in the game?
—Thank you,________
A．but why not? B．but I’d rather not.
C．and I won’t D．and I’ll join.
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By _____ coincidence, oil paints were developed at the time when ____technique of perspective was used.
A. a ; the B \ ; a C. \; the D. a; a
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Film has a much shorter history, especially when ______ such art form as music and painting.
A．having compared to B．comparing to C．compare to D．compared to
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________volcanoes now for many years, I am still as enthusiastic about my job as the first day I first______.
A．Studied, started B．Have studied, started
C．Having studied, started D．Having studied, starting
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During the Middle Ages, a conventional artist was not interested in showing nature and people _____they really were.
A. who B what C. like D. as
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Without the ‘ greenhouse effect’, the earth ____ be about thirty-three degrees Celsius cooler than it is.
A．should B．would C．will D．must
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All the scientific evidence ______ that increasing use of carbon dioxide ______ the rise of the earth’s temperature.
A．show; result in B．shows; result from
C．shows; results in D．shows; results from
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It is not clear ____the effects of global warming will be.
A．how B．which C．that D．what
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It is not until the disease has progressed to AIDS ____a person begins to look sick.
A．who B．that C．where D．before
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It rained that day and ___ the baseball game was called off.
A．however B．still C．so D．consequently
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It is high time that we ____ the amount of carbon dioxide in our daily life.
A. reduce B reduced C will reduce D reduces
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Please tell me how global warming _____. I am still in the dark.
A．came by B．came out C．came to D．came about
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The medicine bought at a high price turned out to have no _____.
A．influence B．result C．effect D．risk
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In the factory, the helmets the workers wore varied _____ color according to their different posts.
A．from B．in C．with D．alongside
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—Peter, let’s check what we still have left.
—Well, _____ is no use evaluating the total loss before the typhoon leaves.
A．one B．that C．it D．this
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My grandson is seven now. He lives 100 miles away. He 36my mobile phone number when he was only four. 37 , he has called me every night.
He also 38 calls me at other times during the day just to 39 a happy or sad moment. Many times he is holding a basketball with one hand, or 40 with a friend about something I don’t quite 41 , or crying about something. I just 42 and laugh or cry with him — just share his emotion. I always let him be in 43 of the conversation, the emotion, and the amount of time he’s on the 44 with me. Many times I just listen to him 45 or listen while he does his homework aloud.
The 46 time I take control of the conversation is when he’s 47 to say goodbye at night. Then I say, “I love you, baby”. One 48 I thought maybe he was 49 of hearing those words, so I didn’t say them. He immediately called me back and told me that I 50 to say the sentence! Since then I have never 51 saying it again!
All my friends know he takes precedence over (比……重要) all other things. If I’m at a place where I really can’t take his 52 , I always excuse myself and 53 tell him I’ll call him back in a few minutes. I want him to know that he takes first place in my 54 .
Every child needs at least one 55 in their life to listen and share with. I am glad to give my grandson the love he needs.
1. A．memorized B．kept C．noticed D．wrote
2. A．Once again B．Since then C．Later on D．Shortly after
3. A．briefly B．directly C．instantly D．frequently
4. A．express B．discuss C．share D．mark
5. A．comparing B．laughing C．studying D．quarrelling
6. A．understand B．enjoy C．believe D．remember
7. A．look B．talk C．sit D．listen
8. A．charge B．need C．support D．face
9. A．conversation B．phone C．way D．game
10. A．play B．sleep C．lie D．act
11. A．last B．only C．perfect D．right
12. A．willing B．determined C．ready D．eager
13. A．day B．night C．weekend D．morning
14. A．afraid B．tired C．aware D．ashamed
15. A．decided B．learnt C．agreed D．forgot
16. A．escaped B．failed C．missed D．denied
17. A．invitation B．call C．help D．attention
18. A．naturally B．politely C．simply D．happily
19. A．work B．brain C．appointment D．heart
20. A．friend B．grandparent C．adult D．teacher
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My name is Amanda LaMunyon. I have Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism (自闭症). I don’t see myself as a person with a disability. I share who I am when I paint, sing and write.
I started writing poetry because I wanted to tell people what it was like to have Asperger’s syndrome. I don’t know how my life would be different without Asperger’s, but I know I look at the world differently than most people. I’m also learning that you don’t have to be like everybody else. You just have to be confident in who you are.
I discovered I could paint when I was 7. My math teacher Mrs. Brock loved one of my paintings so much that she hung it on the wall in her bedroom. I was so encouraged by her and since then my life has changed greatly.
Soon after, people asked me to show my art for charity events. I began to donate prints of my work for charity auctions (拍卖). I was glad that I really made a difference. I learned that when you give, you receive happiness.
I think it is very important for teens to express themselves. It’s a way to know yourself more clearly. You can turn your thoughts and feelings into a piece of artwork or a poem.
For example, when you paint, colors can help you express different emotions. When you write a poem, you have to get really honest with yourself and not be afraid to write down what you feel.
Creativity makes you unique and sets you apart from others. Creative ideas also help you make your dreams come true. They help you look at things in a new way.
I hope my story helps people to believe they can overcome their challenges and achieve their dreams. I like to encourage others. I know what encouragement has meant to me.
1.The author mentions Mrs. Brock because she ______.
A．taught the author how to paint
B．found the author had a gift for painting
C．influenced the author’s later life greatly
D．encouraged the author to change her life
2.The author advises teens to ______.
A．learn more about themselves B．express themselves in art
C．show their thoughts to others D．dream big and go for it
3.Which of the following words can best describe the author?
A．Lucky. B．Hardworking. C．Positive. D．Humorous.
4.What would be the best title for the text?
A．Power of art B．Happiness of giving
C．Importance of creativity D．Wonder of encouragement
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A volcanic eruption in Iceland has sent ash across northern Europe. Airlines have stopped or changed the flights across the Atlantic Ocean, leaving hundreds of passengers stuck in airports.
Grimsvom is one of the largest and most active volcanoes in Europe. What makes Grimsvom different is that it lies under a huge glacier（冰川）of ice up to 12 maters thick. The hot volcano heats up the ice above it, which then forms a layer（层）of water between the glacier and the volcano This layer of water puts pressure on the volcano, keeping it stable, As the water flows out from under the glacier, the pressure lifts. The lava（岩浆）from the volcano then comes up to the surface. This is exactly what happened today.
Now, airlines have to make changes to their flights so as not to fly through the clouds of volcanic ash. According to KLM. one of Europe’s biggest airlines, airplanes cannot go under the cloud or over it. Going through the cloud can result in ash getting stuck in the airplane’s engines, causing damage to the plane.
The eruption has also caused problems for animals in Iceland. The volcano left ash and sharp. Glass-like rocks all over the countryside. Farmers are keeping their animals inside to stop them from eating ash- covered grass to the sharp object.
1.What makes Grimsvom different from other volcanoes?
A．It is below ice. B．It lies under the sea
C．It is the largest volcano D．It is lava affects the airlines
2.What keeps Grimsvom still?
A．The slow flow of water B．The low water temperature
C．The thick glacier D．The water pressure
3.Which of the following is the result of the volcanic eruption?
A．People stop traveling in Europe
B．Airlines suffer from the loss of planes
C．It becomes dangerous for animals to eat outside
D．Farmers have lost many of their animals
4.This text is most probably taken from_____
A．a research paper B．a newspaper report
C．a class presentation D．a geography textbook.
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We experience different forms of the Sun’s energy every day. We can see its light and feel its warmth. The Sun is the major source of energy for our planet. It causes the evaporation (蒸发) of water from the oceans and lakes. Sunlight also provides the energy used by green plants to make their own food. These green plants then provide food for all organisms(生物) on the Earth.
Much of the energy that comes from the Sun never reaches the Earth’s surface. It is either reflected or absorbed by the gases in the upper atmosphere. Of the energy that reaches the lower atmosphere,30% is reflected by clouds or the Earth’s surface. The remaining 70% warms the surface of the planet, causes water to evaporate, and provides energy for the water cycle and weather. Only a tiny part, approximately 0.023%, is actually used by green plants to produce food.
Many gases found in the atmosphere actually reflect heat energy escaping from the Earth’s surface back to the Earth. These gases act like the glass of a greenhouse in that they allow energy from the Sun to enter but prevent energy from leaving. They are therefore called greenhouse gases.
When sunlight strikes an object, some of the energy is absorbed and some is reflected. The amount reflected depends on the surface. For example, you’ve probably noticed how bright snow is when sunlight falls on it. Snow reflects most of the energy from the Sun, so it contributes to the low temperatures of winter. Dark-coloured surfaces, such as dark soil or forest, absorb more energy and help warm the surrounding air.
1.According to the passage, the root( 根本的) cause for weather changes on the Earth is ________.
A．the atmosphere surrounding the Earth
B．water from oceans and lakes
C．energy from the Sun
D．greenhouse gases in the sky
2.Only a small part of the Sun’s energy reaches the Earth’s surface because most of it is ________.
A．absorbed by the clouds in the lower atmosphere
B．reflected by the gases in the upper atmosphere
C．lost in the upper and lower atmosphere
D．used to evaporate water from the oceans and lakes
3.We learn from the passage that ________.
A．all living things on the Earth depend on the Sun for their food
B．a forest looks dark in winter because it absorbs solar energy
C．only 0.023% of the energy from the Sun is made use of on the Earth
D．greenhouse gases allow heat energy to escape from the Earth’s surface
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Do’s and Don’ts in Whale(鲸) Watching
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has developed guidelines for whale watching in Johnstone Strait, where killer whales are found on a daily basis each summer．It is strongly recommended that vessel(船只) operators follow these guidelines for all kinds of whales．
● Approach whales from the side, not from the front or the back．
● Approach no closer than 100 meters, then stop the boat but keep the engine on．
● Keep noise levels down—no horns, whistles or racing of engines．
● Start your boat only after the whales are more than 100 meters from your vessel．
● Leave the area slowly, gradually moving faster when you are more than 300 meters from the whales．
● Approach and leave slowly, avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction．
● Avoid disturbing groups of resting whales．
● Keep at low speeds and remain in the same direction if travelling side by side with whales．
● When whales are travelling close to shore, avoid crowding them near the shore or coming between the whales and the shore．
● Limit the time spent with any group of whales to less than 30 minutes at a time when within 100 to 200 meters of whales．
● If there is more than one vessel at the same observation spot, be sure to avoid any boat position that would result in surrounding the whales．
● Work together by communicating with other vessels, and make sure that all operators are aware of the whale watching guidelines．
1.For whom is this text written?
A．Tour guides． B．Whale watchers．
C．Vessel operators． D．Government officials．
2.When leaving the observation areas, the vessel should _____．
A．move close to the beach
B．increase speed gradually
C．keep its engine running slowly
D．remain at the back of the whales
3.When going side by side with whales, the vessel should ________．
A．keep moving in the same direction
B．surround the whales with other boats
C．travel closer and closer to the shore
D．take a good viewing position
4.What is the shortest safe distance from the whales?
A．400 meters． B．300 meters． C．200 meters． D．100 meters．
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you want to keep in good health, then you need to give much attention to yourself, both physically and mentally. ___1____ Jogging, cycling, swimming and walking are all good ways to keep the body alert and full of energy. This article explains the benefits of exercise to the human body and mind.
● Exercise can reduce the risk of heart attacks.
___2____. The reduction in blood pressure, also achieved by exercise, leads to a reduction of work and effort needed by the heart to function.
● __3____
Physically active people are significantly less likely to have breast cancer and colorectal cancer (结肠癌) compared with people who don’t exercise.
● Exercise can help improve nervous disorders.
Exercising regularly can significantly improve the condition of people who suffer from stress and depression. The sense of physical well-being obtained by exercise has a positive impact on the psychological mood of the person. ____4___.
● Exercise can delay aging and its consequences.
Increasing age is accompanied by progressive loss of muscular strength, reduced resistance, shortness of breath and instability etc. ___5___
There is much evidence showing that naturally active people have fewer chances compared with the inactive people to end up in bed or in a wheel chair, or to break a leg or an arm.
A．Exercise can help prevent cancer.
B．Regular exercise increases the efficiency of the heart.
C．Exercise is one of the factors that can change our mood.
D．The benefits of exercise are not limited to physical health.
E. This can help you to relax and be free of unnecessary stress.
F. In your daily life you should include regular exercise to keep fit.
G. Physical activity can prevent many of these events, delaying the effects of aging.
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下列短文中共有10 处错误， 每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、 删除或修改。
增加： 在缺词处加上一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除： 把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改： 在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意： 1，每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2，只允许修改10处。
When asked if what I want to be in the future, I often answer with pride, “I wanted to be a teacher like my father.” Though my father is in forties, he is friendly to everyone and is easy to make the friends with. He has good ways to make it easily for his students to understand his lessons. Beside, he is not only strict with his students but also very hardworking. That’s because all his students look up to him. As is generally believed that he is one of the best teacher in his school. I now study hard, and I hope my dream of be a teacher will come true one day.
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据世界卫生组织（WHO）统计，每年有200万人死于吸烟，60万人死于二手烟。为此，我国规定，从今年5月1 日起，严禁在公共场所吸烟。请你结合下面所给要点，以“Saying No to Smoking”为题，谈谈吸烟的危害。
1. 吸烟有害；
2. 吸烟导致咳嗽、肺癌等疾病；
3. 吸烟影响青少年成长；
4. 二手烟同样有害；
5. 你的态度：面对别人吸烟、给烟怎么办？
注意： 1. 词数：100词左右； 2. 应覆盖所有要点；可适当增加细节，使行文连贯；3. 参考词汇：lung cancer肺癌; secondhand smoke二手烟
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