______rise in carbon dioxide is causing _______ steady increase in global warming.
A. The; a B.不填; a C. The;不填 D.A；the
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- Jerry, sorry to have kept you wait.
- It doesn’t matter, but I ________ you ________ later than me.
A. didn’t think, would be B. am thinking, will be
C. thought, had been D. never thought, would be
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Have you considered how weak humans are ____ a volcano, hurricane or earthquake?
A. comparing with B. compared with
C. to compare with D. having been compared with
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We are planning to _______ a party for our grandparents to celebrate their fiftieth anniversary of marriage.
A. put B. throw C. make D. get
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—On Sundays I prefer shutting myself in and listening to music all day on Sundays.
—That’s _______ I don’t agree. You should have a more active life.
A. what B. when C. how D. where
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Foreign ministers of the two countries hold regular meetings, ______ they can exchange views on international issues of both concern.
A. what B. where C. which D. why
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That company is said ___________ a new kind of robot in their production last year.
A. applying B. to apply
C. having applied D. to have applied
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Since I don’t like surfing the Internet, shall I go to the library instead _____ the information we need?
A. to get B. of getting
C. of to get D. getting
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-It’s my treat today. Is there any particular meal you would like to have?
- ________ you choose is all right with me.
A. Whatever B. What
C. Anything what D. No matter what
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You have made a few mistakes in spelling but _______ you have done a good job.
A. above all B. more or less
C. on the whole D. on the other hand
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You can go out, ______ you promise to be back before 10 o’clock.
A. unless B. as long as C. because D. since
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-Would you please buy me a bright paper package when you go shopping?
- _________.
A. I’d rather you wouldn’t B. It’s OK with me.
C. What for? D. By all means.
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-What’s the matter with John? He has been sitting there for hours.
-A postcard from his father ______ an attack of home-sickness in him.
A. took up B. set off
C. brought in D. built up
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Had it been possible, I would have gone to attend Monica in the hospital, but I _______ fully occupied last month.
A. had been B. was C. am D. have been
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-I didn’t go to the art show, because I lost my ticket.
-You ______ have borrowed mine. I didn’t go to see it anyway.
A. might B. need C. could D. must
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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～20各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The students at Sandy’s high school were badly shaken by the news that a classmate had himself. The suicide note read: “It’s hard to when nobody cares if you die.”
Glen, a teacher, realized this was a moment about the importance of making people feel
. He asked his class to imagine they were about to and to write a note “telling someone how and why you him or her.”
Sandy, who had a relationship with her mother, decided to write her . Her letter read: “We’ve had some times and I haven’t always been a very good ,but I know I’m lucky to have you in my life. You’re the person I’ve ever known, And even when I disagree with you, I never you love me and want what’s best for me. Thanks for not up on me”.
When her mom read the note, she cried and hugged Sandy but said little.
The next morning, Sandy found a on her mirror: “Dearest Sandy, I want you to know being your mother is ,by far, the most important thing in my life. I got your note, I thought I had lost your love and . I felt like such a failure. I intended to it all last night. Your note saved my .”
Be careful not to underestimate the of expressed appreciation. It won’t always save a life, but it will always make someone’s life better.
1.A.sacrificed B.defeated C.abandoned D.killed
2.A.live B.imagine C.struggle D.think
3.A.sad B.final C.teachable D.great
4.A.ashamed B.valued C.excited D.scared
5.A.die B.fail C.retire D.survive
6.A.miss B.hate C.admire D.appreciate
7.A.close B.casual C.bad D.personal
8.A.classmate B.mom C.father D.teacher
9.A.free B.delightful C.pleasant D.rough
10.A.daughter B.student C.friend D.trainer
11.A.best B.wisest C.luckiest D.gentlest
12.A.trust B.doubt C.consider D.predict
13.A.taking B.going C.giving D.looking
14.A.coldly B.hesitantly C.shyly D.tightly
15.A.note B.gift C.notice D.reminder
16.A.Since B.Until C.Though D.When
17.A.confidence B.courage C.respect D.heart
18.A.end B.make C.get D.fall
19.A.life B.time C.money D.honor
20.A.push B.price C.meaning D.power
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It takes more than just practice to become an Olympian. Gold medal performances require some serious nutrition. Have you ever wondered what these successful athletes eat to stay in peak shape?
Keri Glassman, a registered dietitian and founder of Nutritious Life Meals, appeared on “Good Morning America” today to give you a glimpse into the diets of some top athletes. Some of their meals could surprise you.
Crazy Calorie Count
Glassman said Olympians eat a lot of food- quantities that for ordinary people would constitute pigging out. One secret of swimmer Michael Phelps’ astonishing performance in the 2008Olympics in Beijing was consuming as many as 12,00 calories in one day.
Athletes can eat like this and not gain any weight because their workouts are intense. According to Glassman, Phelps’ workouts can burn 4,000 to 6,000 calories in a day, and those calories must be added in order to train the following day.
Snacking Secrets
Some athletes eat strange foods that improve their performance. Yohan Blake, the Jamaica sprinter and 100-meter world champion, has stolen champion sprinter Usain Bolt’s thunder on the track during the Olympic trials. Asked about how he gets his energy, Blake answered that he eats 16 bananas per day ,Glassman said.
Jonathan Horton, the lead gymnast on the Us team, has a blood sugar problem. His solution is honey. When he starts to feel shaky at the gym, he takes honey to boost his energy, Classman said.
Foods for Recovery
What are the best foods to help the body recover after harsh competition?
For Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, the recovery meal is grilled chicken breasts with Alfredo sauce, whole-grain spaghetti and a salad with lemon juice and olive oil. Lochte, who recently cut out junk food, candy and soda, has undertaken a strength-training regimen(养生法)that involves flipping tractor tires, and tossing beer kegs, Glassman said.
1.What’s the best title of this passage?
A. Good Diet Makes a True Olympian.
B. Olympians Have Olympic-size Appetites.
C. Olympians’ Strange Eating Habits.
D. The Diet of Some Top Olympic Athletes.
2.What does the underlined sentence probably mean?
A. Ordinary people eat few pigs compared with Olympians.
B. Olympians eat a lot more food than ordinary people.
C. Olympians tend to eat a lot of high-quality food.
D. Olympians eat a large amount of food, just like pigs.
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Ryan Lochte quit eating junk food , candy and soda for his better recovery.
B. Yohan Blake finally beat Usain Bolt in the 100-meter track in the Olympics.
C. Michael Phelps’ astonishing performance was due to his eating lots of food.
D. Jonathan Horton has a blood sugar problem because of taking too much honey.
4.Which of the following is not the best food to help the body recover?
A. Soda.
B. Olive oil.
C. Whole-grain spaghetti.
D.A salad with lemon juice.
5.The passage is most likely to be found in .
A. a technical report B. a fashion magazine
C. an education column D. a sports newspaper
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An Italian couple are becoming the world’s oldest divorcees, after the 99—year—old husband found that his 96—year—old wife had an affair(婚外情) in the 1940s.
The Italian man, called by lawyers in the case as Antonio C，looking through an old drawer when he made the discovery a few days before Christmas.
In spite of the time that had passed since the affair, he was so upset that he immediately asked his wife of 77 years, named as Rosa C, whether it was true, and demanded a divorce.
Stricken by the guilt, she reportedly admitted everything but was unable to persuade her husband to reconsider his decision, though her children also did much more work.
She wrote letters to her lover during a secret affair in the 1940s, according to court papers released in Rome this week , which made people know the truth.
The couple are now preparing to split, though the marriage they built has lasted over nearly eight decades- they have five children, a dozen grandchildren and one great- grand child.
The discovery of the letters was the final problem for their marriage which had already run into difficulty- 10 years ago the husband briefly left their house in Rome and moved in with one of his sons, only to return a few weeks later.
The Italian thought the fierce split resulted from the couple’s southern blood- he is originally from Olbia in Sardinia, while his wife was born in Naples. The couple met during the 1930s when Antonio served as a young officer.
The case appears to set a new record, at least for the age of the oldest figures- the previous oldest couple to divorce were Bertie and Jessie Wood, both aged 98, from the UK.
That pair ended their 36- year marriage in 2009 when they were both two years away from their 100th birthdays. They got married in Elstree, Hertfordshire, in 1972 having both ended previous marriages, before moving to Falmouth, Cornwall four years later.
1.Which is true according to the text?
A. To find his wife’ affair, Antonio C looked through an old drawer.
B. Rosa C’ lover may be Bertie.
C. Rosa C admitted what she did because she was sorry for her guilt.
D. The Italian thought the fierce split resulted from the discovery of the letters.
2.Which word can replace the underlined one in passage5?
A. advertised B. announced
C. concluded D. expressed
3.Which of the following best describe Antonio C?
A. a childish man B. a rude man
C. a romantic man D. a stubborn（固执）man
4. The marriage of Antonio C and Rosa C .
A. may come to an end because the husband sticks to his decision
B. appears to set a new record
C. may have lasted over 36 years
D. began in the 1930s before both ending previous marriages
5.This passage may come from .
A. a text book B. a newspaper
C. a history book D. an advertisement
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Every year, thousands of young Europeans set off to explore their continent by train in the summertime. It is a necessary part of growing up and often the first time many Europeans travel without their parents. Now you too can share this adventure.
There are so many places you can not afford to miss while travelling in Europe: the Eiffel Tower of France, windmills of the Netherlands and the Colosseum of Rome. How do young people afford to visit everything they want?
The answer lies with the Eurail Pass. This ticket allows a traveller unlimited journeys by rail in European countries which are members of the scheme. Ambitious Chinese travellers can buy the ticket in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
The most popular type of Eurail Pass amongst young people, according to Zhao Jiaji, from China Air Service Ltd, is the Eurail Selectpasses. With this you can design your own trip by selecting three, four or five neighbouring countries from a total 18 nations including Liechtenstein, Monaco, Hungary and Romania.
“There is plenty of choice with this pass: in total this range offers over 400 different combinations of countries to choose from!” said Zhao.
The Eurail Selectpass gives 5 to 10 travel days within a 2-month period.
For more flexibility there are the Eurail Passes which allow you to take trains in 17 countries on any day you like. It is valid (有效的)for a period of either 15 or 21 days, one, two or three months.
If you just want to travel in one or two countries to learn more about the local culture, Eurail Pass also offers two-country passes such as Spain-Portugal, France-Switzerland and Belgium-Luxemburg. And countries like Britain, France and Germany offer a kind of Eurail Pass which allows unlimited train travel in their country.
Before buying the Eurail Pass, you should know some tips to save money. The 2nd class train travel ticket is cheaper than 1st class. And youths under 26 years old or groups of 2 or more people traveling together can enjoy discounts.
For more information, please check out http://www.tt-europe.com.
1. Why are the three tourist spots introduced in Paragraph 2?
A. Because they are expensive places.
B. Because you will have to travel a long distance to visit all.
C. Because they are famous places for sightseeing
D. Because they are located in different countries
2.Which of the following is not an advantage of Eurail Pass?
A. Reasonable price. B. Various choices.
C. Wide coverage. D. All kinds of discounts.
3.With the Eurail Selectpasses, you can ______.
A. stay in Europe for 2 months or even longer
B. enjoy a wide range of combinations of countries
C. take trains on any day you like
D. focus your trip in one or two countries
4. Which of the following is true according to this passage?
A. Eurail Pass is a passport.
B. Under 26 year olds cannot buy 1st class Eurail pass.
C. In Switzerland you cannot use Eurail Selectpasses.
D.Train service is probably the first and best choice for the young to travel Europe.
5.How many major kinds of Eurail passes are introduced here?
A. Three B. Four C. Five D. Six
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Learning a second language can improve brain power, scientists believe. US researchers from Northwestern University say bilingualism(双语) is a form of brain training — a mental "work out" that adjusts the mind finely.
Speaking two languages well affects the brain and changes how the nervous system reacts to sound, lab tests showed. Experts say the experiment performed by the National Academy of Sciences provides "biological" evidence of this.
In an attempt to prove the guess that speaking two languages is good for one's mind, the team monitored how the brain of 48 healthy student volunteers reacted to different sounds. Twenty three of these volunteers were bilingual.
The scientists used special equipment to trace the pattern of brainwaves. Under quiet, laboratory conditions, the bilingual students responded in a similar way to the English-only-speaking students, who formed the control group. But the bilingual group were far superior at processing sounds even when there were a lot of people talking in the room. They were better able to focus on to the important information — the speaker's voice — and block out other distracting noises.
Prof Nina Kraus, who led the research, said: "The bilingual's better experience with sound results in a hearing system that is highly efficient, flexible and focused in its automatic sound processing, especially in challenging or novel listening conditions."
Co-author Viorica Marian said: "People do crossword puzzles and other activities to keep their minds sharp. But the advantages we've discovered in double language speakers come automatically simply from knowing and using two languages.''
Musicians appear to gain a similar benefit when rehearsing(彩排), say the researchers. According to some theories, being bilingual might help avoid dementia（痴呆）.
1.What’s the purpose for the lab test led by Prof Nina Kraus?
A. To find how better the bilingual students can react to sound than other students.
B. Just to find scientific proof for a previous guess.
C. To show the students how good it is to learn a second language.
D. To find a way to prevent dementia.
2.What does the underlined word “distracting” mean?
A. tiring B. exciting
C. interesting D. disturbing
3.What does Viorica Marian seem to believe?
A. People should do crossword puzzles to keep their minds sharp.
B. Bilingual students have more advantages in study than non-bilingual ones.
C. Speaking two languages is an easier way for people to increase their brain power.
D. Bilingual students are better at solving crossword puzzles.
4.What conclusion could be drawn from the passage?
A. Being bilingual strengthens brain power.
B. Speaking a second language can change your nervous system.
C. Bilingual musicians perform better on stage.
D. The English-only-speaking students can concentrate easily.
5. How was the bilingual group better at processing sounds?
A. They were the control group.
B. They could better fix their attention on something of importance.
C. They were able to find the speaker’s voice quickly.
D. They had better nervous system.
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Do you blank out or feel so nervous in exams that you have trouble writing answers to questions that you knew just last night? If so, you likely have a case of test anxiety.
But, don't be afraid. By recognizing the problem, you are taking the first step towards overcoming it.
Believe it or not, a touch of nervousness can sharpen your mind, allowing you to perform more quickly. This is because under stress, the body releases the hormone adrenaline (肾上腺素), which prepares it for something important that will happen. However, too much anxiety can result in sleeplessness, loss of appetite before tests, and poor performance. Some people might feel hot and tired. With great anger they often shout or complain for no reason.
If you worry a lot or are a perfectionist, you are more likely to have trouble with test anxiety. Those who have prepared poorly for a test or have had negative experiences taking tests may also experience test anxiety.
When you feel a storm of anxiety coming on, stop what you're doing and make your mind a blank. If possible, actually tell yourself to 'STOP!' This will get your mind off the stress. Then think of being at a place of comfort and let your body relax. As you continue the test, find questions you know the answers to and answer them first. This will help restore your confidence.
Important of all, talk to yourself using positive languages. Make it a habit to replace each negative thought with a logical reason. For example: "I've studied hard and I know the material, so I'm ready to do the best I can."
Another thing you can do is to learn to accept mistakes. In fact, they can be valuable learning opportunities.
Last but not least, start test preparation early — three to five days ahead of the quiz or test. After all, good study habits and skills — for example, time management and note-taking —will give you the feeling that you are in control.
1.What is probably the best title of the passage? ( No more than 10 words )
2. Who will more easily suffer from test anxiety according to the passage? ( No more than 10 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. What does the underlined word “hot” in Paragraph3 probably mean? （No more than 3 words）
_______________________________________________________________________________
4.What makes you feel that you are in control of the test in the last paragraph?
（No more than 7 words）
_______________________________________________________________________________
5.Do you think that a touch of anxiety can have a positive effect? And why?
（No more than 20 words）
_______________________________________________________________________________
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假如你是新华中学的学生李华，刚参加完“美国高校一周游”的夏令营活动，在离开之前，你想给新结交的美国朋友Monica写一封感谢信，内容应包括以下要点：
1.表示感谢；
2.描述参加比次夏令营的收获；
3.邀请她参加明年在中国的夏令营。
注意：1.可适当添加细节使文章连贯；字数：120-150.
2.信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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