Exploring ________ space is exciting, yet dangerous. There is _______need for both robots and humans for space exploration.
A．the; a B．a; the C．/; a D．/; /
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— I’m going to Paris next week.
— What a ________! So am I.
A．pity B．coincidence C．accident D．chance
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John thinks it won’t be long __________ he is ready for his new job.
A．when B．after C．before D．since
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— There is a story here in the paper about a 110-year-old man.
— My goodness! I can’t imagine________that old.
A．to be B．to have been C．being D．having been
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_________ the unwritten rule goes, study is good, but health comes first.
A．Which B．That C．As D．What
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Many grocery stores use misting, a process ________vegetables are sprayed with water, to keep vegetable fresh.
A．which B．that C．what D．where
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I told Sally how to get there, but perhaps I ________ for her.
A．had to write it out
B．must have written it out
C．should have written it out
D．need to have written it out
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— We have to stop talking here outside. Listen, ________!
— Hurry up, or we’ll be late.
A．there the bell goes B．there does the bell go
C．there goes the bell D．goes the bell there
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— Try not to work yourself too hard. Take it easy.
— Thanks. __________
A．So what? B．No way. C．What for? D．You too.
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Gaining the knowledge ________ environmental protection will help you to become a qualified environmentalist.
A．addicted to B．concerned about C．related to D．appealed to
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The teacher, along with 5 of her students, ________talking with a foreign teacher in the English Corner at that time.
A．was B．were C．had been D．would be
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Will was lying on the grass, _______the sky thick with stars.
A．his eyes fixing on B．fixed his eyes on
C．his eyes were fixed on D．his eyes fixed on
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— I phoned you at 7 yesterday evening but nobody answered.
— Oh, I _______my dog in the park then.
A．walked B．was walking C．had walked D．would walk
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_______ details of this job, please contact our manager Mr. Smith at 8765323.
A．For B．In C．With D．On
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________ an important decision more on emotion than on reason, you will regret it sooner or later.
A．Based B．Basing C．Base D．To base
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When I was 17, I read a quote: “If you live each day as if it were your last, someday you’ll most certainly be right.” It made a(n) 36 on me，and since then，for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: “If today were the 37 day of my life，would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to 38 something．
Remembering that I’ll be 39 soon is the most important tool to help me make the big choices in life, 40 almost everything—all expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure—just falls away in the face of death, 41 only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to 42. You are already naked．There is no reason not to follow your heart.
No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to 43 don’t want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever 44 it, because Death is very likely to be the single best invention of Life. It clears out the old to 45 for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will 46 become the old and be cleared away.
Your time is 47, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice．Everything else is secondary.
1. A．surprise B．impression C．choice D．call
2. A．last B．first C．worst D．best
3. A．change B．supply C．provide D．achieve
4. A．dead B．fired C．murdered D．failed
5. A．despite B．because C．though D．if
6. A．including B．possessing C．leaving D．facing
7. A．value B．reach C．gain D．lose
8. A．sky B．space C．universe D．heaven
9. A．experienced B．encountered C．escaped D．observed
10. A．make good B．make up C．make way D．make clear
11. A．dramatically B．gradually C．regularly D．likely
12. A．important B．narrow C．perfect D．limited
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Ling Ruiming has long dreamed of traveling around the world. But when the 86-year-old man was diagnosed with terminal cancer, it 48 that his dream would never come true.
49 a micro blog his granddaughter Ling Yifan posted on Sina Weibo, China’s Twitter-like platform, Ling Ruiming was able to travel around the world within several days.
“My grandpa is sick with few days 50,” she wrote. “All he wanted to do is to travel around the world. Could you please do him a favor of taking him around the world by taking a photo with his 51 at your place?”
Within three hours, the post was forwarded (转发) tens of thousands of times. Ling Yifan has 52 more than 20,000 replies with photos of her grandfather’s portrait at places around the world, including the River Thames in England and the Berlin Wall in Germany, even a picture at the South Pole.
Her grandfather was delighted and grateful to see his photo 53 different backgrounds from all over the world. Ling Yifan said, “It was not until three months ago, when my grandfather was diagnosed and moved to Peking University Third Hospital, that I realized the love between family members is the most precious and 54 part of life. What I did is just my way to fulfill the grandpa’s dream and 55 some of his regrets.”
1. A．looked B．proved C．supposed D．appeared
2. A．As for B．Thanks to C．Regard to D．Result in
3. A．remained B．followed C．left D．stayed
4. A．book B．diary C．portrait D．map
5. A．received B．accepted C．owned D．sent
6. A．against B．of C．for D．at
7. A．honorable B．responsible C．unforgettable D．irreplaceable
8. A．reduce B．remove C．replace D．reply
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It was the summer of 1965. DeLuca, then 17, visited Peter Buck, a family friend. Buck asked DeLuca about his plans for the future. “I’m going to college, but I need a way to pay for it,” DeLuca recalls saying. “Buck said, ‘You should open a sandwich shop.’ ”
That afternoon, they agreed to be partners, and they set a goal: to open 32 stores in ten years. After doing some research, Buck wrote a check for $1000. DeLuca rented a storefront(店面) in Connecticut, and when they couldn’t cover their start-up costs, Buck kicked in another $1000.
But business didn’t go smoothly as they expected. DeLuca says, “After six months, we were doing poorly, but we didn’t know how badly, because we didn’t have any financial controls.” All he and Buck knew was that their sales were lower than their costs.
DeLuca was managing the store and going to the University of Bridgeport at the same time. Buck was working at his day job as a nuclear physicist in New York. They’d meet Monday evenings and brainstorm ideas for keeping the business running. “We persuaded ourselves to open a second store. We figured we could tell the public, ‘We are so successful; we are opening a second store.’ ” And they did—in the spring of 1966. Still, it was a lot of learning by trial and error.
But the partners’ learn-as-you-go approach turned out to be their greatest strength. Every Friday, DeLuca would drive around and hand-deliver the checks to pay their suppliers(供应商). “It probably took my two and a half hours and it wasn’t necessary, but as a result, the suppliers got to know me very well, and the personal relationships established really helped out.” DeLuca says.
And having a goal was also important, “There are so many problems that can get you down. You just have to keep working toward your goal,” DeLuca adds.
DeLuca ended up founding Subway Sandwich, the multimillion-dollar restaurant chain.
1.DeLuca opened the first sandwich shop in order to__________.
A．support his family
B．pay for his college education
C．help his partner expand business
D．do some research
2.Which of the following is true of Buck?
A．He put money into the sandwich business.
B．He was a professor of business administration.
C．He was studying at University of Bridgeport.
D．He rented a storefront for DeLuca.
3.What can we learn about their first shop?
A．It stood at an unfavorable place.
B．It lowered the price to promote the sales.
C．It made no profits.
D．It lacked control over the quality of sandwiches.
4.They decided to open a second store because they_______.
A．had enough money to do it
B．had succeeded in their business
C．wished to meet the increasing demand of customers
D．wanted to make believe that they were successful
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In November of 2007, NBC Universal launched its first official Green Week. Throughout the week, NBC Universal presented over 150 hours of environmentally themed content through multiple platforms (平台).
Now, NBC Universal is proud to present Green Week 2012. With a new theme and message of “Green Your Routine”, NBC and NBC.com presents green-themed tips in several of our daytime life, among several other features here on the “Green Your Routine” site.
Fashion & Beauty
Throw a clothes exchange party! Are you dying for that sweater your friend wore the other day? Well, maybe she’ll trade for that old T-shirt you have. Here’s a website that helps you organize an exchange party (www.swapstyle.com), or just plan your own!
Go natural with organic make-up. Applying unnatural products on your skin wasn’t exactly that nature intended. Try switching to a line of organic make-up and cosmetics for a different way to bring out your natural beauty.
Home
Drop a brick in your toilet tank! Literally! According to the EPA, flushing (冲洗) makes up 30 percent of a household’s water use (about three to six gallons per flush). By placing a brick in your toilet tank, you can help to conserve the amount of water used during each flush.
Work
Print smarter. Printing and copying can be one of the most costly operations in any office. To save on ink and paper costs, print double-sided and try to fit more than one page on a sheet. More printing tips can be found here: lifehacker.com
Turn off your computer. Do you leave your computer on over night? If so, you’re using up a good amount of electricity. If you can, try turning off your computer and the power strip it’s connected to. If you can’t, shut off your monitor at least.
Transportation
Organize a car pool (拼车). There are many benefits to carpooling. You save on gas and you get to ride in the HOV lines. Get connected with your neighbors and co-workers to start sharing rides and check out this website for more tips: www.erideshare.com.
Lose the car and get a bike. If you live close to where you work, try taking a bike instead of driving. You’ll keep in shape and save on gas!
Every small step and efforts makes a difference! Be sure to GREEN YOUR ROUTINE!
1.NBC Universal holds Green Week activities ________.
A．in a university B．in a park
C．in an office D．on the Internet
2.This year, Green Week welcomes________.
A．advice on how to improve the website
B．suggestions about how to make their activities more interesting
C．tips on what to do to make our life greener
D．opinions on whether we should have campaigns
3.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?.
A．Never use make-up and cosmetics any more.
B．Putting a brick in the toilet tank can help flash quickly.
C．Printing double-sided can save paper costs.
D．You’ll keep fit through carpooling.
4.The passage is mainly intended to _______.
A．call on readers to be environmentally friendly and present some good tips
B．tell readers to be environmentally friendly while travelling
C．persuade readers to ride bicycles when travelling
D．inform readers of measures to improve our environment
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When it comes to success in business and success in life, there are few qualities as important as confidence.
People naturally have different levels of confidence. Some have a higher level of confidence than others do, but even those whose confidence is lacking can learn to build their level of confidence and reach their most important goals. Increasing self confidence is one of the most common reasons people give for seeking the help of psychologists and other professionals.
One of the many places where a greater level of confidence is useful is in the workplace. We all know how difficult it can be, for instance, to ask the boss for a raise. This process can be extremely difficult for those who lack confidence in their own abilities. After all, if you are unsure about your own abilities, how will you ever convince your boss that you deserve more money for the work you do?
Even if you are not asking for that big raise, having plenty of confidence in your abilities is important to success. If you are certain of your abilities, chances are that those around you, whether they are your coworkers, your colleagues or your superiors, will see that confidence, and that will help to assure them that you are the best at what you do.
Being thought of as the person to go to, and being seen as an expert in your chosen field, is naturally very important to success on the job. If you can make yourself the person people go to for guidance and advice, you will help to protect yourself from the ever present danger of downsizing. After all, if you are a recognized expert at the office, you will be regarded as an indispensable member of the team.
Having a high level of confidence, after all, does not mean overlooking the places where you could improve. Knowing what you do well and where you need help will help you enjoy increased success and confidence.
1.What is the passage mainly about?
A．The influence of confidence on one’s life.
B．The importance of confidence to success.
C．The difference of people’s confidence.
D．The judgment on one’s confidence.
2.Psychologists and other professionals can offer help to those _____.
A．who think their goals are hard to reach
B．who expect to give guidance to others
C．who want to ask the boss for a raise
D．who dream to be recognized experts
3.What does the underlined word “indispensable” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?
A．important B．attractive C．outspoken D．energetic
4.What message does the author want to express in the last paragraph?
A．To overlook one’s disadvantages.
B．To make full use of one’s advantages.
C．To have great confidence in one’s abilities.
D．To make objective evaluations of one’s abilities.
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A blog can be a very effective way of spreading the words about yourself, and your other writing. It can unshroud your knowledge, and create an ongoing relationship with your readers. A good blog is more than just a marketing tool; it’s also an expression of your personality.
An obvious starting point is to post samples of your work that not only show off your skills and writing ability but also leave people wanting more. Post selections from the most exciting parts of your stories but end them just as the action reaches its peak. If you write nonfiction (写实文学), show people what they could achieve, and give them a few steps to get them started.
Give tips, information and advice about the subjects you cover. For example, something about struggling with difficulty and many other issues like this. Your writing tips can also be included, as well as interesting, strange or funny things you discovered during your research. Whenever you contact an expert, ask if he or she has any interesting stories you could use. You may also give background information about your stories and the locations.
Give details of coming posts on your blog, so people can watch out for you, or come and meet you. Personal news will help people feel better connected to you. Include photos of objects and locations in your writing, famous people you meet, the views from your window, and your favorite things—with a note about where they came from and what they mean to you. Look out for things that will help your readers get to know you better, know the subject better, or anything else you think they might find useful, inspiring or entertaining.
If you only occasionally post things on your blog, people have a tendency to forget you. As a writer you shouldn’t ever run out of interesting materials to fill your blog with—and your readers will love you for it.
1.Which is the best title for the text?
A．What to Blog about B．How to Start a Blog
C．Why to Launch a Blog D．How to Make Website Attractive
2.The underlined word “unshroud” in the first paragraph means ________.
A．hold out B．turn up
C．show off D．put down
3.You’d better blog about ________.
A．the difficulties of your position to readers
B．the entertaining stories you have
C．advice about your readers’ subjects
D．masterpieces from famous writers
4.What does the author suggest for keeping a blog?
A．Posting things on your blog once in a while.
B．Adding new stories to it every day.
C．Filling it with attractive things frequently.
D．Loving it as your life.
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One thing the tour books don’t tell you about London is that 2,000 of its residents are foxes. As native as the royal family, they fled the city about centuries ago after developers and pollution moved in. But now that the environment is cleaner, the foxes have come home, one of the many wild animals that have moved into urban areas around the world.
Several changes have brought wild animals to the cities. Foremost is that air and water quality in many cities has improved as a result of the 1970s pollution-control efforts. Meanwhile, rural areas have been built up, leaving many animals on the edges of suburbs. In addition, urban wildlife refuges (避难处) have been created. The Greater London Council last year spent $750, 000 to buy land and build 10 permanent wildlife refuges in the city. Over 1,000 volunteers have donated money and cleared rubble from abandoned spots. One evening last year a fox was seen on Westminster Bridge looking up at Big Ben.
For peregrine falcons (游隼), cities are actually safer than rural cliff dwellings (悬崖栖息地). By 1970 the birds had died out east of the Mississippi because the DDT had made their eggs too thin to support life. That year, scientist Tom Cade of Cornell University began raising the birds for release in cities, for cities afforded abundant food.
Cities can attract wild animals without turning them harmful. The trick is to create habitats where they can be self-sufficient but still be seen and appreciated. Such habitats can even be functional. In San Francisco, the local government is testing different kinds of rainwater control basins to see not only which ones retain (保持) the cleanest water but which will attract the most birds.
1.The first paragraph suggests that ________.
A．environment is the key to wildlife
B．tour books are not always a reliable source of information
C．London is a city of fox
D．foxes are highly adaptable to environment
2.Which of the following is NOT a reason that wildlife is returning to the cities?
A．Food is plentiful in the cities.
B．Wildlife is appreciated in the cities.
C．Wildlife refuges have been built in the cities.
D．Air and water quality has improved in the cities.
3.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A．Londoners are putting more and more wild animals into their zoos
B．Londoners are happy to see wild animals return to their city
C．Londoners are trying to move wild animals back to the countryside
D．Londoners have welcomed the wild birds, but found foxes a problem
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A．Wildlife returning to large cities.
B．Foxes returning to London.
C．Wild animals living in zoos.
D．A survey of wildlife in New York.
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请根据以下提示，按要求用英文写作，结合亲身经历发表你的感想，词数不少于60.
Never be afraid of making mistakes. Actually, we’re making progress by making mistakes. Mistakes show where success lies.
注意：1. 无须写标题，不得照抄英语提示语；
2. 应紧扣材料，有明确观点。
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假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Helen将要来到你校参加为期一个月的中文学习并入住寄宿家庭。请写信帮助她了解中国的社交规则，请你根据下面提示给他写一封电子邮件。
1. 见到主人时要跟他握手，并问候他的家人;
2. 在闲聊时，要注意准备好话题及开场白，避免过多眼神接触等；
3. 收到礼物以及赞美的话如何回应；
4. 其他建议......（至少两点）
写作要求：1. 信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；
2. 适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 词数100词左右。
Dear Helen,
Hi! How is everything going on with you? I’m glad to hear that you will come to our school and live in a host family. __________________________________________________________________
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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